Teaching Knowledge database Q-S

Sentence stress is the pattern of stressed and unstressed words across a sentence.

Short vowels are vowel sounds that are pronounced in a short form.

The silent period hypothesis is the idea that when a language is learned, there should be a period in which the learner is not expected to actively produce any language.

The silent way is a methodology of teaching language based on the idea that teachers should be as silent as possible during a class but learners should be encouraged to speak as much as possible.

Skimming is reading a text quickly to get a general idea of meaning.

Slips are mistakes caused by temporary factors such as a learner being tired, nervous, excited or distracted.

Socio-cultural context refers to the idea that language, rather than existing in isolation, is closely linked to the culture and society in which it is used.

Sociocultural awareness means awareness of the societies and cultures of the target language, and therefore of the contexts the language is used in.

Stative verbs are verbs that describe a state.