First vs Second Language Acquisition
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Which term refers to learning or teaching a nonnative language outside of the environment where it is commonly spoken?

  • Second language learning
  • Bilingual language instruction
  • Foreign language learning (correct)
  • Native language acquisition
  • What is the key difference between 'foreign' and 'second' language learning?

  • The speed of language acquisition
  • The location of the learning environment (correct)
  • The complexity of grammar rules
  • The use of native language speakers as instructors
  • Which term is a general one encompassing both foreign language learning and the human capacity to learn languages other than the first language?

  • Second language acquisition (SLA) (correct)
  • Bilingual language proficiency
  • Monolingualism
  • Native language acquisition
  • In Kachru's model, which circle includes countries like Ghana, India, and Nigeria where English is spoken as a native language by some speakers?

    <p>Outer Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circle in Kachru's model includes countries like China, Japan, and Korea where English is considered a foreign language?

    <p>Expanding Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Second language acquisition' investigates the human capacity to learn languages other than the first language once it has been what?

    <p>Fully mastered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between first language acquisition and second language learning?

    <p>First language learners receive naturalistic exposure to language from caregivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do children have a predisposition to become native speakers of the languages spoken around them?

    <p>As a result of naturalistic exposure to language from caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes foreign language learning?

    <p>Being learned largely in the classroom and not spoken in the society where teaching occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In second language learning, what does the quality of exposure to the target language depend on?

    <p>Quantity and quality of exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does L1 refer to in the context of language acquisition?

    <p>The first language a person learns as a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the outcome of second language learning differ from first language acquisition?

    <p>The outcome depends on a myriad of factors such as age, input, and motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nativization of English in a particular society or population group result from?

    <p>Historical role of English and societal contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Larry E. Smith, what is the key factor affecting the intelligibility of English varieties worldwide?

    <p>Ability to be understood within the same speech community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context does Kachru argue that the English language belongs to both native and non-native speakers?

    <p>Societal context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Larry E. Smith's main concern regarding the spread of English varieties?

    <p>Variability in intelligibility among different English varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes significantly to the process of nativization of English within a society or population group?

    <p>Historical legacy and colonial influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on Larry E. Smith's chapter, what should the idea of English's intelligibility be based on?

    <p>Understanding within the same speech community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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