Microsoft Word Glossary March 2011 doc

 
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Plosive 
A sound produced by blocking air then releasing it suddenly. This creates a popping sound e.g. / p / , / t / , / ˝ /. 
 
Plural noun: see noun. 
 
Portfolio 
A collection of work that a learner uses to show what he/she has done during a particular course. A purposeful 
document, regularly added to that may be part of continuous assessment. See portfolio assessment. 
 
Possessive adjective: see adjective. 
 
Possessive pronoun: see pronoun. 
 
Possessive ‘s’ and whose 
Ways of showing or asking who something belongs to, e.g. ‘Whose book is it?’ ‘It’s Sue’s’. 
 
PowerPoint 
A computer programme which is used during presentations to show pieces of text, diagrams, drawings, movies, or
other objects.
 
Practice 
Controlled practice, restricted practice 
When learners use the target language repeatedly and productively in situations in which they have little or no 
choice of what language they use. The teacher and learners focus on accurate use of the target language. 
 
Less controlled, freer practice, free practice 
When learners use the target language but have more choice of what they say and what language they use.  
 
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Pragmatic: see meaning. 
 
Praise
To tell someone they have done well, e.g. That ’s excellent. Well done! 
 
Prediction 
noun,
predict 
verb 
A technique or learning strategy learners can use to help with listening or reading. Learners think about the topic 
before they read or listen. They try to imagine what the topic will be or what they are going to read about or listen to, 
using clues like headlines or pictures accompanying the text or their general knowledge about the text type or topic.
This makes it easier for them to understand what they read or hear.