Language Acquisition Unit 3

The first language has interference on the second language acquisition, and the role of…

• ·       L1 in the L2 depends on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

•        L2 in the L1 depends on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

• ·       L1 and L2 depend on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

According to R. Lado, the easiest forms to be acquired in L2 are

• ·       the ones existing in L1 too.

• ·       the ones existing in L2 too.

• ·       the ones existing either in L1 or L2.

El análisis contrastivo (CA) es un enfoque para el estudio de SLA que implica predecir y explicar los problemas del estudiante en función de una comparación de L1 y L2 para determinar similitudes y diferencias.  

• True

• False

It is common that learners try to use simpler words in order to evade the use of difficult words or structures that could have the same meaning or content.  

• Avoidance

• Error

• Interference

When the same structure is fitting in both languages we can say that there is…

·      

• ·       a positive transfer.

• an error

  ·      

• interference

Instead of saying “He might go to the party.” The learner says “It is possible that he goes to the party”. It is a creative construction of the language related to:

·      

·      

·      

• Avoidance

• Interference

• Error analysis

Error is usually …

•        made due to the lack of knowledge of the language rules.

• ·       made due to the learner’s knowledge of L2.       

• ·       made due to the deviation in the speakers' language

Mistake occurs when the speakers,

•    although familiar with the rule, fail to perform accordingly.

• ·       deviates resulting from ignorance of the rule.

• ·       is writing in the target L2 language using their L1 grammar

Universal Grammar is …

•       the system of principles, conditions, and rules that are elements or properties of all human languages.

•    the system of grammar rules that all languages have.

• ·       the system of symbols used in all languages.

Principles and parameters are part of a genetically innate universal grammar which all humans possess.

• True

• False