See a list of terms and descriptions T-W from the Teaching Knowledge Database.

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Vocabulary bank

A vocabulary bank is a collection of new words and phrases that the learner or class builds up as they learn

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Voiced consonants

Voiced consonants are consonant sounds that are made by vibrating the vocal chords.

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Warmer

A warmer is an activity at the start of the class to warm up the learners.

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Weak forms

Weak forms are syllable sounds that become unstressed in connected speech. 

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Web 2.0

Web 2.0 has been described as many things by many people.

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Webquest

A webquest is an activity that requires learners to use the Internet in order to complete a task.

Young learners working together in Spain

Wh-questions

Wh- questions ask for information and start with question words beginning wh-, although how is also included in this group.

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Word class

Word classes are categories of word. The categories are defined by what the word does.

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