Module 1 – Grammar

Learningstyle
The way in which an individual learner naturally prefers to learn something.


Auditorylearner
A learner who remembers things more easily when they hear them spoken aloud. This type of learner likes the teacher to say a new word aloud as well as writing it on the board.


Kinaestheticlearner
A learner who learns more easily by physically doing things. This type of learner likes to move around or move objects while learning.


Visuallearner
A learner who finds it easier to learn when they can see things written down or in a picture. This type of learner likes the teacher to write a new word on the board as well as saying it aloud.

Linguistic Connected with language or the study of language.

Maturity noun, mature adj Fully grown or developed. If a learner is mature in attitude, they behave in an adult way. A learner’s maturity (physical, emotional and mental) influences a teacher’s approaches and/or decisions.

Memorable Describes something which is easy to remember.

Memorise To learn something so that you can remember it later.

Mother tongue The very first language that you learn as a baby, which is usually the language spoken to you by your parents. Also called L1 or first language.

Motivation noun, motivate verb Motivation is the thoughts and feelings which make us want to do something and help us continue doing it.