Carl Speaks English as a Second Language

question 4

Multiple Choice

Carl speaks English as a Second Language.He wants to develop a stronger vocabulary to help him with comprehension both in academic life and in work life.Which set of strategies will be most useful in developing and retaining a proper vocabulary?

• A)Carl should keep up with his reading, and complete practice exercises more than once.He should play CDs and tapes and during exam time he should visualize himself listening and reciting material or drawing diagrams.
• B)Carl should create and study note cards with verb conjugations, and definitions, tenses, and pronunciations of unfamiliar words.He should also immerse himself in the language through various forms of media to increase his exposure to words in formal and informal settings.Form a study group to practice and for recitation.
• C)Carl should have fun with the country and language he is studying by going out into the world to practice his listening, speaking, and reading skills.
• D)Carl should arrange a model and tutor situation exchanging his assistance in learning his language while learning the language from a model/coach.

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