week 3 MD

What is the primary difference between acquisition and learning in SLA?

•    Acquisition is conscious, while learning is subconscious.

• Acquisition is subconscious, while learning is conscious

• Both acquisition and learning are subconscious processes

• Both acquisition and learning are conscious processes.

Which process is considered insufficient on its own for effective language use?

• Acquisition ​

• Learning

• Both acquisition and learning

• Neither acquisition nor learning

According to Tomlinson (2007a), what does "development" refer to in SLA?

• The ability to use the language successfully in various contexts.

• Memorizing vocabulary for communication.

• The process of learning grammar rules. ​

• The initial stage of gaining basic communicative competence. ​

What did Krashen claim about comprehensible input in SLA?

• It is only useful for advanced learners.

• ​ It is neither necessary nor sufficient for SLA.

• It is both necessary and sufficient for SLA. ​

• It is necessary but not sufficient for SLA.

What type of input is considered ideal for SLA?

• Input that is unrelated to the learner's context.

• Input that focuses solely on grammar rules.

• Input that is simple and repetitive. ​

• Input that is rich and meaningful. ​

Why is affective engagement important for SLA?

• It eliminates the need for cognitive engagement. ​

• ​ It focuses learners on grammar rules.

• It stimulates emotional responses that facilitate deep processing. ​

• It helps learners memorize vocabulary. ​

Which of the following is an example of cognitive engagement in SLA?

• Memorizing spelling rules.

• Using inferencing, predicting, and evaluating skills. ​

• Learning dictionary definitions. ​ ​

• Repeating sounds and phrases. ​

What does Schmidt (2001) assert about noticing in SLA?

• Noticing is irrelevant to SLA. ​

• Noticing is only necessary for advanced learners.

• Nothing in the input can become intake without noticing. ​

• Noticing is optional for language acquisition.

How can materials help learners notice linguistic features?

• ​ By avoiding any focus on linguistic features. ​

• By focusing exclusively on meaning.

• By drawing attention to features through tasks or direction. ​

• By providing repetitive drills. ​

According to Long (1996), what does oral interaction in the L2 promote?

• Exclusive focus on written texts.

• Avoidance of communication breakdowns.

• Propitious conditions for SLA through negotiation of meaning.

• Memorization of grammar rules.