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Module 3 Part 1

This part of Module 3 tests candidates’ knowledge of the functions of classroom language, how to adapt teachers’ language according to its audience and purpose, how to evaluate teachers’ classroom language. This part also focuses on how to analyse learners’ language and categorise learners’ errors.

Testing focus

Candidates need to demonstrate an understanding of concepts and terminology related to:

Syllabus area Possible testing focus
the functions commonly used by the teacher in the classroom
  • identification of a range of functions and typical exponents
  • appropriacy of use (degrees of simplicity of language, appropriateness of sequencing, degrees of formality)
identifying the functions of language used by learners in the classroom
  • identification of common functions and typical exponents
  • identification of communicative purpose
  • appropriacy of use

Tasks may involve analysis of learner language which is not completely accurate.
categorising learners’ mistakes
  • categorising types of mistakes, e.g. wrong verb tense, missing prepositions, spelling

For an example of a Module 1 Part 1 task, click on the link below.

Sample Module 3 Part 1 Task (PDF)
Answers

Module 3 Part 2