Theories of Language Acquisition

What is Krashen's input hypothesis and what role does it play in the language acquisition process?

• Krashen's input Hypothesis states that language acquisition takes place when the learners is exposed to meaningful and comprehensible input.

• Krashen's input hypothesis asserts that language acquisition occurs solely through social interaction with native speakers.

• Krashen's input hypothesis asserts that language is only acquired when we are little kids.

Why is exposure to comprehensible input important according to Krashen's input hypothesis?

• Makes students feel overwhelmed by the language

• Has no impact on language learning

• Causes students to become confused and forget the language

• Allows students to acquire language naturally and subconsciously

What is Krashen's affective filter hypothesis and how does it affect language learning?

• The affective filter hypothesis by Krashen suggests that emotional filter only affects language learning in adults

• The affective filter hypothesis by Krashen suggests that emotions, anxiety, and stress can act as a filter that hinders the language learning process.

• The affective filter hypothesis by Krashen suggests that anxiety and stress facilitate the language learning process

• The affective filter hypothesis by Krashen suggests that language learning is not affected by emotions

How can a low-anxiety environment contribute to the language acquisition process according to the affective filter hypothesis?

• Reduces the affective filter

• Increases the affective filter

• Has no effect on the affective filter

• Causes confusion in the affective filter

What is Krashen's natural order hypothesis and how does it influence language acquisition?

• The natural order hypothesis of Krashen suggests that students acquire language in a predictable and natural order, going through stages such as vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, and oral production.

• The natural order hypothesis of Krashen suggests that students acquire language in a chaotic and disorganized manner.

• The natural order hypothesis of Krashen states that students acquire language first through oral production and then through listening comprehension.

• The natural order hypothesis of Krashen has no impact on language acquisition.

Why is it important to respect the natural order in learning the grammar of a language according to Krashen's natural order hypothesis?

• To allow for a more effective and less forced acquisition of the language.

• For students to feel more pressured when learning the language.

• To make language learning faster and less effective.

• To make the language learning process more difficult.

What is the difference between acquisition and learning according to Krashen's theories?

• Acquisition and learning are interchangeable terms in Krashen's theories.

• Acquisition refers to formal teaching, while learning is informal.

• Acquisition is a subconscious process, while learning is conscious.

• Acquisition is a conscious process, while learning is subconscious.

Why is acquisition considered more effective than conscious learning in language mastery according to Krashen's theories?

• Acquisition is less effective because it is not based on conscious language study.

• Acquisition is less effective because it does not allow for the development of grammar skills.

• Acquisition is considered more effective due to natural language exposure.

• Acquisition is less effective because it does not involve active student participation.

What is the Sensitive Period Hypothesis?

• A theory in language acquisition that suggests there is a biologically determined window of time during which language can be acquired more easily and effectively.
• A belief that language can be learned at any stage of life
• A hypothesis that suggests language acquisition is not influenced by age
• A theory that states language can only be acquired through formal education

What is the difference between critical vs sensitive in language acquisition?

• Critical period is a broader time frame for language acquisition, while sensitive period is a specific time frame

• Critical period refers to a broader time frame in which language acquisition is still possible, while sensitive period refers to a specific time frame
• The critical period refers to a specific time frame in which language acquisition is most effective, while sensitive period refers to a broader time frame in which language acquisition is still possible but may be more difficult.

• Critical period is when language acquisition is impossible, while sensitive period is when it is most effective