Module 1 – Grammar

Bilingualdictionary
This uses translation from the targetlanguage into another language for definitions and examples. See
monolingualdictionary.

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.

Board game A game played by two or more players on a board and often using dice. Teachers can use these for controlled language practice.

Book An activity book or workbook has extra practice and is often used for homework. It usually accompanies a coursebook. A coursebook or textbook is used regularly by students in the class. It generally contains grammar, vocabulary and skills work. A coursebook unit is a chapter of a coursebook. A teacher’s book accompanies the coursebook, and contains teaching ideas, tapescripts and answers to coursebook activities.

Brochure: see leaflet.

Chart A drawing or graph that can be placed on the classroom wall and can show information such as irregular verb forms or prepositions.

Coursebook: see book.

Coursebook unit: see book.

Crossword puzzle A word game in which students complete a grid. Students write the answers to definitions in the squares on the grid. It is often used to revise vocabulary.

Dialogue A conversation between two people.