Second language acquisition

Is the process of second language acquisition similar to first language acquisition?

• It is similar

• It is very different

• Second language acquisition is more explicit and conscious

• First language acquisition does not imply learning how language rules work

Does the mother tongue (L1) usually get in the way of language two (L2) learning?

• Yes

• No

Why do we make mistakes when learning a L2?

• Because we tend to apply the same language rules of L1

• Because usually there are differences between the two languages

• Because by trial and error we learn

• Because languages usually have differing underlying rules

Do L2 learners need their errors to be explicitly corrected while learning?

• Yes, always.

• No, never. It hinders fluency.

• Sometimes, depending on the situation and the type of error.

• Frequently, with recasting (subtly providing the right form)

Are there universal factors affecting SLA?

• Yes.

• No.

1. Is there a teaching methodology that has proved to be more successful than others?

• No, every method could be fully implemented. It depends on the teacher.

• Yes, it is scientifically proved that some methodologies are more effective than others.

• The method is not important if there is no learner motivation.

• Communicative and cooperative approaches are more successful than more repetitive and structured ones.