1 Which age child is more likely to need help with pronunciation?
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1. age 8 | ||
2. age 12 | ||
2 A child who doesn't sound like he/she has an accent must understand the sound system of English, e.g., that some words have short vowels and other long ones.
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1. true | ||
2. false, the sound system may well be influenced e.g. by adults who do not distinguish short and long vowel sounds | ||
3 Focusing on phonics is important for young children learning English, but only if they understand almost all the words they are reading.
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1. true | ||
2. false | ||
4 A child learning English can usually use help with pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and motivation (though his/her needs are often different from those of a native speaker).
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1. true | ||
2. false | ||