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I

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation in learning that comes from within.

IPA

International Phonetic Alphabet. A Latin-alphabet based system of phonetic notation devised to help standardize representation of the sounds of spoken language.

J

Jigsaw

A classroom activity involving different groups of students reading or listening to different content. When they join together as a group, they report back and compare what they have learned in order to fully understand each part of the activity.

Journals

A learning log where ESL students have the opportunity to record material learned in the classroom and write about feelings concerning their new language experiences. Teachers have a chance to closely observe the journal for academic progress and second language acquisition.
L

L1

Family language, or mother tongue.

L2

Second language, or a language that is not the mother.

Language Item

The smallest parts of a language, such as a new vocabulary word.