Learning a foreign language does not necessarily mean learning both a linguistic code and cultural elements
B.
One of the main aims of the English language area is to show open attitudes towards another language, its speakers and its culture
C.
One of our aims as teachers is to make students interested in linguistic diversity
D.
We need to help students develop attitudes of tolerance and respect
3.
One of our main objectives to be developed is...
A.
... increasing the availability of translating and interpreting services
B.
... valuing the foreign language and languages in general as a vehicle of communication and understanding among people from different origins and cultures
C.
... developing an existing language understood by everyone
D.
None of them is true
4.
One of the main reasons why learning foreign languages is necessary and should be promoted at school is due to...
A.
... the need in a plurilingual and interconnected world as ours
B.
... the promotion of tolerance, respect and understanding towards cultural identity
C.
... the enhancement of cognitive and social skills
D.
All of them are true
5.
Some ways of teaching a language and its culture are by...
A.
... establishing a sphere of interculturality, understanding a foreign language culture reflecting its culture
B.
... teaching a culture as an interpersonal process, considering the socio-cultural context
C.
... teaching culture as difference, considering age, sex, social status, etc.
D.
All of them are true
6.
Indo-European languages are divided into 12 branches, among the most important ones:
A.
The Germanic Branch
B.
The Italic Branch
C.
The Caucasian Branch
D.
A & B
7.
Vehicular language understood by everyone:
A.
Latin
B.
Lingua franca
C.
English
D.
Esperanto
8.
Why should culture be taught within the English lessons? Find the incorrect sentence
A.
In order to develop the Communicative Approach
B.
In order to avoid negative stereotypes
C.
In order to stimulate the students' intellectual curiosity
D.
In order to encourage tolerance, respect and emphathy
9.
As this is not an easy task, we teachers need to promote intercultural understanding, multiculturalism and plurilingualism. What are we referring to?
A.
eTwinning experiences
B.
Culture-based activities
C.
Development of cultural awareness
D.
Realia materials
10.
What author considers that defining what we understand by language and its culture will mean what kind of society we want to live in?
