Chapter 1: SLA Acquisition

Q1 _____________________ refer to the

ability to speak and understand two or more

languages, respectively.

• Bilingual

• Mixed Language

• Dual Language

• Multilingual

What are the benefits of being bilingual/multilingual?

• Bilingual individuals

  exhibit enhanced executive functions, such as

  problem-solving, cognitive flexibility, and attention

  control.

• They are better in physical activities

• Bilingual individuals have the opportunity to

  engage with multiple cultures, which can

  foster cross-cultural understanding and

  appreciation.

• They are more friendly and can make friends easily. They are not isolated

Bilingualism and multilingualism are closely

tied to _____________.

Bilingual individuals have the opportunity to

engage with ______________, which can

foster cross-cultural understanding and

appreciation.

Multilingualism facilitates _______________ and

social integration in diverse contexts, enabling

individuals to connect with others, build

_____________________, and participate more fully in social

and professional settings.

What is code-switching?

• Switching the codes when speaking with other people

• Practice of alternating

  between languages within a conversation or even

  within a sentence.

• Speak different languages at the same time.

• The ability to speak more than 2 languages in a formal situation.

In general, there are 4 types of second language or foreign language learning theories. What are they?

• nativist theory

• environmental theory

• functional theory

• Krashen Theory

Behaviourism is one of the second language acquisition theories. What are involved in this theory?

• Repeated action

• Bell

• Dog

• Reward

Name the theory when everyone construct knowledge in their own unique way.

How a person can become a bilingual?