Understanding Learning and Acquisition

What is the main difference between learning and acquisition according to the provided text?

• Learning is subconscious, while acquisition is conscious.

• Learning is a conscious process, while acquisition is a subconscious process.

• Learning involves understanding messages, while acquisition involves memorizing lists.

• Learning and acquisition are both subconscious processes.

Which process involves working hard to memorize lists of words and grammar rules?

• Acquisition

• Learning

• Both learning and acquisition

• Neither learning nor acquisition

What happens during the acquisition process?

• You memorize lists of words and grammar rules.

• You are fully aware of the process.

• You are very interested in understanding messages delivered in the new language.

• You are not paying attention to the new language.

Which of the following activities is associated with learning a language?

• Picking up phrases as needed

• Reading stories

• Memorizing lists of vocabulary

• Listening to music

Which of the following activities is associated with acquiring a language?

• Memorizing verb endings

• Doing worksheets

• Learning grammar in a set order

• Watching shows

What is the approach towards mistakes in language acquisition?

• Mistakes are penalized

• Mistakes are ignored

• Mistakes are corrected immediately

• Mistakes are okay (e.g., "I goed" is NBD)

Which activity is NOT associated with language learning?

• Studying lists of vocabulary

• Memorizing verb endings

• Listening to music

• Doing worksheets

According to brain research, how do we acquire languages (at any age)?

• By memorizing vocabulary

• By understanding messages

• By practicing speaking

• By writing essays

Which of the following is effective (good!) for language acquisition?

• Explicit grammar teaching and practice

• Any kind of drill

• Teacher correcting student errors

• Reading a lot

What is input?

• A message told using language, either orally or in writing

• A comprehension exercise

• A mathematical function

• A physical activity