TEFL Second Language Acquisition 3

Question 1

What is the difference between 'acquisition' and 'learning' in Krashen's theory?

Accepted Answer

Acquisition is subconscious and natural; learning is conscious and explicit

Answer

Krashen distinguishes between acquisition (implicit, natural process like L1 development) and learning (explicit, rule-conscious process from instruction).

Question 2

The Critical Period Hypothesis suggests that:

Accepted Answer

There is a biologically determined window for achieving native-like L2 proficiency

Answer

The Critical Period Hypothesis, associated with Lenneberg, proposes that there is an optimal developmental window (ending around puberty) for achieving native-like language acquisition.

Question 3

Which type of motivation describes a learner who wants to learn English to integrate into an English-speaking community?

Accepted Answer

Integrative motivation

Answer

Integrative motivation (Gardner & Lambert) refers to a desire to learn a language to connect with and become part of the target language community.

Question 4

What is 'overgeneralization' in second language learning?

Accepted Answer

Applying a target-language rule too broadly, beyond its correct scope

Answer

Overgeneralization occurs when learners apply a rule to irregular or exceptional cases (e.g., 'goed' instead of 'went') by extending a pattern too broadly.

Question 5

According to sociocultural theory, language learning is primarily viewed as:

Accepted Answer

A social and interactive process mediated by tools and people

Answer

Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes that language acquisition is embedded in social interaction and mediated by cultural tools, including language itself.

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TEFL Second Language Acquisition 3