UNIT3-TestA-APRENDIZAJE Y ENSEÑANZA-BII

What factors significantly influence how students acquire a new language?

• Age, motivation, cognitive style, personality, and previous experience with the language

• Socioeconomic status, geographical location, and climate

• Technological resources, traditional teaching methods, and teachers' skills

• Family history, cultural traditions, and personal preferences

Answer explanation

Age, motivation, cognitive style, personality, and previous experience with the language are significant factors that influence how students acquire a new language.

What role do sociocultural factors play in the language learning experience?

• They only affect students of certain ages

• They shape the student's language learning experience

• They have no impact on the learning process

• They are irrelevant to language learning

Answer explanation

Sociocultural factors shape the student's language learning experience, influencing their learning process and outcomes.

What is 'multilingual competence' according to Cook (1992)?

• The integration of multiple language competencies as the norm

• The acquisition of a single monolithic language competency

• The ability to learn multiple languages simultaneously

• The skill of speaking multiple languages effortlessly

Answer explanation

Multilingual competence, according to Cook (1992), refers to the integration of multiple language competencies as the norm.

What is 'linguistic competence' according to Davies (2003)?

• The ability to distinguish between different dialects of a language

• The capacity to produce spontaneous and fluent discourse in a language

• The ability to translate and interpret with ease

• The skill to learn languages naturally

Answer explanation

Linguistic competence, according to Davies (2003), refers to the capacity to produce spontaneous and fluent discourse in a language.

What is 'naturalistic acquisition' in second language learning?

• Learning a language through vocabulary memorization

• Learning a language through repetition of grammar rules

• Learning a language in a structured environment like a classroom

• Learning a language through immersion without formal instruction

Answer explanation

Naturalistic acquisition in second language learning involves learning a language through immersion without formal instruction.

What is 'instructed acquisition' in second language learning?

• Learning a language through immersion without formal instruction

• Learning a language through vocabulary memorization

• Learning a language through repetition of grammar rules

• Learning a language in a structured environment such as a classroom

Answer explanation

Instructed acquisition in second language learning refers to learning a language in a structured environment such as a classroom, making the correct choice 'Learning a language in a structured environment such as a classroom'.

What is 'anxiety' in the context of second language acquisition?

• What is 'anxiety' in the context of second language acquisition?

• An innate characteristic of successful students

• A complex psychological state that significantly influences language learning

• A condition that does not affect the learning process

Answer explanation

Anxiety in the context of second language acquisition is a complex psychological state that significantly influences language learning.

What is 'linguistic aptitude' according to Carroll (1965)?

• A genetic predisposition for language acquisition

• A specialized ability to acquire a second language

• A general ability for academic learning

• A personality trait that influences academic performance

Answer explanation

According to Carroll (1965), 'linguistic aptitude' refers to a specialized ability to acquire a second language.

What is 'motivation' in the context of acquiring a second language?

• The aversion to participate in language learning activities

• The desire to start learning a second language and the effort put into maintaining it

• The lack of interest in the learning process

• The external pressure to learn a language

Answer explanation

Motivation in acquiring a second language refers to the desire to start learning and the effort put into maintaining it.

What is 'age' in relation to second language acquisition according to Lenneberg (1967)?

• A critical period in which language acquisition is most successful

• A factor that does not influence second language acquisition

• An stage in which the human brain loses its ability for language learning

• A characteristic that is not related to success in language learning

Answer explanation

'Age' in relation to second language acquisition according to Lenneberg (1967) is a critical period in which language acquisition is most successful.