CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, there are three types of second language or foreign language learning theories: nativist theory, environmental theory, and functional theory. Krashen [14] are two of the most prominent proponents of the nativist hypothesis, which holds that humans are born with the potential to acquire a language.

Detailed explanation-2: -Krashen’s language acquisition theories can be summarized as: Learners acquire language when exposed to “comprehensible input, ” i.e., language that is a step beyond their current level of language proficiency (i+1). The emotions of a language learner can interfere or assist with language acquisition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Krashen says that people acquire language through comprehensible input in a low anxiety environment. Comprehensible input means exposure to compelling reading and listening texts that are above a learner’s current language ability.

Detailed explanation-4: -’ In it, Krashen claims that real acquisition happens only as a result of exposure to comprehensible input. That is, L2 learners acquire intuitive spontaneous use of language when exposed to meaningful input which is only slightly beyond their current level of competence (i+1).