Natural order hypothesis Flashcards
This hypothesis asserts that the acquisition of a second language will follow predictable patterns.
The natural order hypothesis
For any given language, certain _____________ will always be acquired before others, regardless of the _________ of the learner.
grammatical structures
age
The natural order hypothesis supports the idea that ______________ should follow a specific order of instruction.
bilingual programs
Krashen felt that the appopriate specific order of instruction will not be the same as
the natural order.
According to this researcher, in order to achieve the most rapid and comprehensive acquisition of a second language, a rigid sequence of grammatical instruction should be avoided in favor of immersion and interactive performance.
Krashen