When a learner remembers something by separating it into parts, this is
called an analytic style, orpart learning. For example, a learner may divide
a sentence into words, memorize the words, and then combine them again
to make sentences.global question n
(in language teaching) a question used in a reading comprehension exercise.
To answer a global question, a student needs a general understanding of the
text or passage. A student’s understanding of the details of a text can be
tested with specific questions.
gloss n
a summary of the meaning of words in a text, usually found as notes in the
margin or between the lines of a text and provided to assist the reader with
an understanding of difficult or words likely to be unknown in the text.
Glosses can be interpretations, explanations, or translations.
glossary n
a subject-specific listing of terms and definitions.
glottal n
an articulation involving the glottis, the space between the vocal chords.
see place of articulation
glottal stop n
a speech sound (a consonant) that is produced by the momentary closing
of the glottis (the space between the vocal cords), trapping the airstream
from the lungs behind it, followed by a sudden release of the air as the glottis
is opened.
In some varieties of British English, a glottal stop is used instead of a /t / in
words like bottleand matter.
In some varieties of American English, a glottal stop (with nasal release)
is used instead of a /t / in words like kittenand button.
goal^1 n
(in traditional grammar) a term used by some linguists to refer to the
person or thing which is affected by the action expressed by the verb. For
example, in the English sentence:
Elizabeth smashed the vase.
vaseis the goal.
global question