35 How people learn languages

Question 1

Acquisition learning hypothesis

Answer 1

Language acquisition is made more natural and effective by i-1 (The teacher provides a level higher than the student’s current language level).

Question 2

Monitor hypothesis

Answer 2

Constantly checking for rules or mistakes, which delays fluency.

Question 3

Natural order hypothesis

Answer 3

All learners acquire a language in roughly the same order.

Question 4

INPUT hypothesis

Answer 4

The new language should be within the learner’s capacity to acquire and learn it. Give the students +1 level

Question 5

Affective filter hypothesis

Answer 5

Anxiety is an impediment as it shuts down acquisition. Students must be comfortable and relax while learning.

Question 6

Language acquisition vs Learning

Answer 6

Language acquisition is through exposure (listening and having opportunities to use the language) and is subconscious. Whereas Learning is a conscious process, taught through grammar, vocabulary, and functions.