The linguistics of second languague acquisition

According to the presentation and the text, what is the correct definition of Interlanguage?

• A linguistic phenomenon in which linguistic interference occurs.

• A mixture of both languages created by the teacher to help the student.

• A language in development and in a transitory state which appears in the mind of the learner during the learning of the L2.

• No answer is correct because they are incomplete.

Look at the following statement: "Language transfer occurs when one person exchanges new words with another during a conversation." Do you think it is true or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does CA mean?

• The systematic comparison of two or more languages, with the aim of describing their similarities and differences.

• Comparative Answers usually used in exams.

• Careful adquisition, where people pay closely attention to vocabulary.

• We use CA as a reference to California and Canada

A correct example of similar form, different meaning is:

• Education= Educación.

• Vocabulary= Vocabulario.

• Carpet= Carpeta.

• Generally= Generalmente.

"When we talk about CONTRASTIVE ANALYSYS, there are different types of transfer, the positive and the negative one." Do you believe this statement is true or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select a synonym for the term "interference" in Second Language Acquisition

• Positive transfer

• Negative transfer

• Interlanguage

• Impediment