Module 1 – Grammar

Kinaestheticlearner: see learningstyle.

L1/L2 L1 is the learner’s mother tongue or first language; L2 is the learner’s second or other language.

Language awareness Understanding the rules of how language works.

Learner autonomy noun, autonomous adj, learner independence When a student does not need a teacher to learn, but can set their own aims and organise their own study they are autonomous and independent. Many activities in coursebooks help students to be more independent by developing learning strategies and learner training.

Learner characteristics The typical things about a learner or learners that influence their learning, e.g. age, L1, past learning experience, learning style.

Learner independence: see learner autonomy.

Learner training The use of activities to help students understand how they learn and help them to become independent learners.

Learning resources The materials or tools which help students learn, e.g. books, computers, cassettes etc.

Learning strategies The techniques which a student consciously uses when learning or using language, e.g. deducing the meaning of words from context; predicting content before reading.