Test your knowledge of language learning

Parents correct their kids when they start talking

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Languages are learned mainly through imitation

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People with high IQs are good language learners

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The most important factor in second language acquisition success is motivation

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The earlier a second language is introduced in shool programmes, the greater the likelihood of success in learning

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Most of the mistakes a second language learner makes are due to language interference

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Teachers should present grammatical rules one at a time, and learners should practise examples of each one before going onto another

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Learners' errors should be corrected as soon as they are made to prevent the formation of bad habits

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When learners are allowed to interact freely, they learn each others' mistakes

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Teachers should use materials that expose students to only those language structures that have been already taught

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