(NI) Flashcards

In the context of CLAD, what does 'negotiated interaction' primarily refer to?

Answer: Collaborative meaning-making between speakers to achieve mutual understanding

Negotiated interaction involves the process by which speakers modify, repeat, or clarify speech to achieve mutual comprehension.

Which theorist is most closely associated with the Input Hypothesis in second language acquisition?

Answer: Stephen Krashen

Stephen Krashen proposed the Input Hypothesis, arguing that learners acquire language when they receive comprehensible input slightly beyond their current level (i+1).

A teacher notices a student is struggling to understand a new concept and rephrases the explanation using simpler vocabulary. This is an example of:

Answer: Scaffolding through input modification

Modifying input to make it comprehensible is a key scaffolding strategy that supports language acquisition.

Which of the following best describes 'foreigner talk' in second language acquisition research?

Answer: Simplified speech used by native speakers when addressing language learners

Foreigner talk is the modified, simplified register that fluent speakers often use unconsciously when speaking with less proficient speakers.

According to Krashen, 'i+1' refers to input that is:

Answer: Slightly beyond the learner's current level of competence

Krashen's formula i+1 means input that is one step beyond what the learner currently knows, making it comprehensible yet challenging.

A student who is in the 'silent period' of language acquisition is best supported by a teacher who:

Answer: Provides rich comprehensible input without demanding immediate verbal output

During the silent period, learners absorb language input before they are ready to produce output; forcing speech can hinder acquisition.

Which instructional approach best aligns with providing 'natural input' to English learners in a mainstream classroom?

Answer: Total Physical Response (TPR) combined with context-rich, meaningful activities

TPR and context-rich activities provide natural, comprehensible input by connecting language to physical actions and meaningful contexts.