Cognitive Influences on Language Learning

Cognitive Influences on Language Learning

1. INTELLIGENCE OR THE "G"FACTOR ("g" for general)

   • Intelligence is not a determining factor on First Language Acquisition
   • Gardner (1985) Intelligence Theory: "Multiple Intelligences"
     • 1. Logico-mathematic
     • 2. Linguistic
     • 3. Spatial
     • 4. Musical
     • 5. Bodily-kinesthetic (fine motor movement, athletic prowess)
     • 6. Interpersonal (the ability to relate to others)
     • 7. Intrapersonal (the ability to relate to oneself, self-knowledge)
     • 8. Naturalistic (the ability to recognise forms/patterns in nature)
     • 9. Spiitual (the ability to relate to things of a "spiritual" nature)
   • Intelligence measured in terms of linguistic and logico-mathematical abilities.
   • Intelligence seems to be a strong factor when it comes to learning second languages in classroom,

2. LANGUAGE APPTITUDE

3. COGNITIVE STYLE

4. LEARNING STRATEGIES