Language Learning Strategies and Concepts

The video discusses the challenges of learning additional languages, focusing on linguistic distance and its impact on language acquisition. It explains how the similarity between languages affects learning ease and introduces the concepts of L2 and L3 learning. The video also explores transfer effects between languages and offers motivational strategies and tips for effective language learning.

What is linguistic distance?

• The physical distance between speakers of different languages

• The typological difference between two or more languages

• The difference in vocabulary size between two languages

• The number of speakers of a language

How does linguistic distance affect language learning?

• It only affects the learning of written languages

• Greater linguistic distance makes learning a new language harder

• It has no impact on language learning

• It makes learning easier regardless of the distance

What is an example of a language pair with low linguistic distance for a Spanish speaker?

• Spanish and Japanese

• Spanish and Russian

• Spanish and Chinese

• Spanish and Italian

What does L2 learning refer to?

• Learning a second language

• Learning a first language

• Learning multiple languages simultaneously

• Learning a third language

What role does typological similarity play in language transfer?

• It has no role in language transfer

• It makes learning a new language impossible

• It only affects the learning of the first language

• Higher typological similarity facilitates positive transfer

What is a positive transfer in language learning?

• Forgetting L1 while learning L2

• Learning two languages at the same time

• Using incorrect structures from L1 in L2

• Using similar structures from L1 in L2 correctly

What is a negative transfer in language learning?

• Not being able to learn L2 at all

• Learning L2 faster than L1

• Using incorrect structures from L1 in L2

• Using correct structures from L1 in L2

What is one way to stay motivated while learning a new language?

• Only studying grammar rules

• Avoiding feedback from teachers

• Ignoring cultural context

• Finding something that genuinely motivates you

Why is it important to immerse yourself in the culture of the language you are learning?

• It helps you relate concepts and differentiate them

• It only helps with pronunciation

• It makes you fluent instantly

• It is not important at all

What should you do if you make mistakes while learning a new language?

• Ignore the mistakes and continue

• Feel embarrassed and stop practicing

• Use mistakes as a learning opportunity

• Only focus on written exercises