Second Language Acquisition

Second Language Acquisition

1. Five Hypotheses

   • The Acquisition - Learning Hypothesis
     • We can acquire language
     • We can learn language
     • "Picking up" a language.
     • Language learning is a conscious process
       • Error correction help to learn
   • The Natural Order Hypothesis
     • The order is not exact
       • The natural order cannot be changed
       • Language students from "simple" to "complex"
   • The monitor Hypohesis
     • Ability to produce language fluently and easily
       • Subconsciously acquired competence
         • Learned system to correct errors
     • The monitor user must know the rule
     • The acquirer must be thinking about correctness
     • The acquirer must have time
   • The comprehension Hypothesis
     • The centerpiece of language acquisition
       • We acquire language when we understand what people tell us or when we understand what we read
     • Language we have already acquired, our knowledge of the world, and context.
     • Effortless
     • Involuntary
     • Conversation is an excellent way to obtain comprehensible input
   • Affective filter Hypothesis
     • Language acquisition device
       • Brain responsible for language acquisition
     • Be potential member of the group that speaks the language

2. The goal of language classes

   • Bring to the students to the point where they can begin to understand at least some "authentic" input.

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