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Which term refers to learning or teaching a nonnative language outside of the environment where it is commonly spoken?
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?
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?
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?
In Kachru's model, which circle includes countries like Ghana, India, and Nigeria where English is spoken as a native language by some speakers?
Which circle in Kachru's model includes countries like China, Japan, and Korea where English is considered a foreign language?
Which circle in Kachru's model includes countries like China, Japan, and Korea where English is considered a foreign language?
'Second language acquisition' investigates the human capacity to learn languages other than the first language once it has been what?
'Second language acquisition' investigates the human capacity to learn languages other than the first language once it has been what?
What is a key difference between first language acquisition and second language learning?
What is a key difference between first language acquisition and second language learning?
Why do children have a predisposition to become native speakers of the languages spoken around them?
Why do children have a predisposition to become native speakers of the languages spoken around them?
What characterizes foreign language learning?
What characterizes foreign language learning?
In second language learning, what does the quality of exposure to the target language depend on?
In second language learning, what does the quality of exposure to the target language depend on?
What does L1 refer to in the context of language acquisition?
What does L1 refer to in the context of language acquisition?
How does the outcome of second language learning differ from first language acquisition?
How does the outcome of second language learning differ from first language acquisition?
What does the nativization of English in a particular society or population group result from?
What does the nativization of English in a particular society or population group result from?
According to Larry E. Smith, what is the key factor affecting the intelligibility of English varieties worldwide?
According to Larry E. Smith, what is the key factor affecting the intelligibility of English varieties worldwide?
In what context does Kachru argue that the English language belongs to both native and non-native speakers?
In what context does Kachru argue that the English language belongs to both native and non-native speakers?
What is Larry E. Smith's main concern regarding the spread of English varieties?
What is Larry E. Smith's main concern regarding the spread of English varieties?
What contributes significantly to the process of nativization of English within a society or population group?
What contributes significantly to the process of nativization of English within a society or population group?
Based on Larry E. Smith's chapter, what should the idea of English's intelligibility be based on?
Based on Larry E. Smith's chapter, what should the idea of English's intelligibility be based on?
