CLAD Core Concepts & Fundamentals 3

Question 1

Which psycholinguistic concept describes the mental system that language learners construct as they progress toward target language proficiency, containing elements of both L1 and L2?

Accepted Answer

Interlanguage

Answer

Interlanguage is the dynamic, evolving linguistic system a learner develops between their native language and the target language.

Question 2

A teacher notices that a second-language student who previously used correct verb tenses has stopped doing so. This phenomenon is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Backsliding

Answer

Backsliding (or regression) occurs when a learner temporarily reverts to earlier, less accurate forms of the target language, often under stress or fatigue.

Question 3

The concept of 'language socialization' in CLAD theory emphasizes that:

Accepted Answer

Children learn social norms and language simultaneously through participation in their community

Answer

Language socialization theory holds that learners acquire language and cultural knowledge together through guided participation in social practices.

Question 4

Which instructional approach deliberately delays reading and writing instruction until students have developed strong oral language foundations?

Accepted Answer

Natural Approach

Answer

The Natural Approach, developed by Krashen and Terrell, focuses first on developing oral comprehension and production before introducing literacy skills.

Question 5

When a bilingual student uses elements from both languages within a single conversation or sentence, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

Code-switching

Answer

Code-switching is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties within a single conversation or utterance.

CLAD Practice Test

CLAD Practice Test

CLAD Core Concepts & Fundamentals 3