The Natural Approach

Who developed the Natural Approach to language learning?

• Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell

• Noam Chomsky

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

What is the main focus of the Natural Approach in language acquisition?

• Explicit grammar instruction

• Learning through memorization and drills

• Language learning through immersion and meaningful communication

• Translation of texts from the target language

Which of the following is a key principle of the Natural Approach?

• Emphasis on error correction

• Learning grammar rules before speaking

• Focusing on communicative competence rather than explicit grammar

• Teaching vocabulary through flashcards and repetition

According to the Natural Approach, language learners acquire language best when they are exposed to input that is

• Just above their current proficiency level (i+1)

• At their exact proficiency level

• Below their current proficiency level

• Explicitly explained by the teacher

In the Natural Approach, the role of the teacher is primarily to

• Correct errors immediately

• Provide large amounts of comprehensible input

• Focus on grammar drills and memorization

• Test students frequently on vocabulary and grammar rules

The Natural Approach emphasizes which of the following in language learning?

• Speaking immediately, even with limited vocabulary

• Writing essays in the target language

• Learning isolated vocabulary and grammar rules

• Using textbooks and traditional exercises

In the Natural Approach, what is the significance of “comprehensible input”?

• It refers to language that is too advanced for the learner.

• It refers to language that is slightly above the learner’s current level but still understandable.

• It refers to written texts only, not spoken language.

• It means input that is simplified and uses only basic vocabulary.

In the Natural Approach, which of the following is considered unnecessary at the initial stages of language learning?

• Listening to native speakers

• Focusing on pronunciation

• Focused grammar instruction

• Engaging in basic conversation

Which of the following is a characteristic of language production in the Natural Approach?

• Learners should focus on grammatical accuracy from the start.

• Learners begin speaking after a long period of passive listening and understanding.

• Learners produce language by repeating sentences exactly as taught.

• Speaking is encouraged only after a learner has mastered writing skills.

The Natural Approach is most aligned with which of the following theories?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive theory

• Nativist theory of language acquisition

• Social interactionist theory