Cognitive influences on Language Learning

Cognitive influences on Language Learning

1. Language Aptitude

   • Intelligence or the "G" factor
   • aptitude is an important factor in SLA
   • The existing aptitude tests should be devised
     • To measure not only grammatical, memory and analytical language ability but also the learner`s capacity to communicate meanings.

2. Intelligence or the "G" factor

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   • Gardner (1985) claimed that there are multiple intelligences
   • Intelligence may influence the acquisition of some skills.
   • Intelligence seems to be a strong factor when it comes to learning second languages in classrooms

3. Cognitive style

   • the manner in which the learner perceives, monitors, conceptualises, and recalls linguistic information.
     • Witkin designed the Group Embedded Test (GET)
       • To measure field dependence/ independence
   • cognitive styles include
     • The interference- prone

4. Learning Strategies

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