GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Language acquisition does not require extensive use of conscious grammatical rules, and does not require tedious drill.
Detailed explanation-2: -Krashen is most widely known for his “comprehensible input” hypothesis, which suggests that learners acquire language by taking in and understanding language that is “just beyond” their current level of competence.
Detailed explanation-3: -The only instance in which grammar teaching can result in language acquisition (and proficiency) is when the students are interested in the subject, and the target language is used as a medium of instruction.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis states that there is a distinction between language acquisition and language learning. In language acquisition, the student acquires language unconsciously. This is similar to when a child picks up their first language.
Detailed explanation-5: -Krashen claims that learners with high motivation, self-confidence, a good self-image, and a low level of anxiety are better equipped for success in second language acquisition.