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Supplementary materials
extra worksheets, games, books etc. that a teacher uses for teaching materials in addition to a core text (often based on the same theme or skill set)
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Pedagogic task
classroom tasks that learners would unlikely need to do in the real world
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academic coordinator
person who maintains and develops academic courses and programs; supports teachers
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academic year
the start and end date of the school year; ESL/EFL often has continuous enrolment even throughout the summer
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accent
the sound of a person's voice that distinguishes it from others
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accredited
has official approval from a reliable body; some TEFL courses/certificates are accredited
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Acculturation
student (or teacher) adaptation to a new culture; many believe this is necessary in order for learning to occur in a foreign country
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Acquisition
the act of gaining skills and understanding
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active listening
structured listening in which the listener confirms (in own words) what has been understood
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active voice
a direct form of expression where the subject acts or performs the verb e.g. "The cat licked the child's hand." (see "passive voice")
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