Variety noun
, vary verb
To introduce different things such as different types of activities or tasks, language skills, interaction patterns,
pacing or timing into a lesson. Good teachers try to include variety in their lesson, so that students stay interested.
Reference resources Bilingual dictionary This uses translation from the target language into another language for definitions and examples. See
monolingual dictionary.
Consult To get advice or information from someone or something, e.g. a dictionary or grammar book. Headword A word whose meaning is explained in a dictionary. It usually appears in bold at the top of a dictionary entry.
Monolingual dictionary This uses only the target language for headwords, definitions, examples etc. See bilingual dictionary.
Phonemic chart A poster or large diagram of the phonemic symbols.
Reference materials, resources The materials which teachers and students can use to check information, e.g. grammar books, dictionaries or CD-
Roms. Teaching materials and aids Activity book: see book.
Adapt (material) To change a text or other material, so that it is suitable to use with a particular class
. Audio script: see tapescript. Authentic material Written or spoken texts which a first language speaker would read or listen to. They may be taken from newspapers,
radio etc. The language is not made easier.
