Individual Differences in Language Learning
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What is the main reason why some second language learners make rapid progress while others progress only slowly?

  • Their linguistic abilities
  • Their motivation to learn
  • Their learning strategies
  • Their individual differences in personalities and styles (correct)
  • What are individual differences, according to Dörnyei (2005)?

  • Temporary characteristics that apply to some people
  • Changing characteristics that apply to nobody
  • Enduring personal characteristics that apply to everybody (correct)
  • Acquired characteristics that apply to a few people
  • How can one learn about individual differences?

  • Through conducting research only
  • Through linguistic analysis only
  • Through introspection and interaction with other people (correct)
  • Through reading books and watching television only
  • What are the various individual differences that can affect language learning?

    <p>Personality, Age, Sex, Aptitude, Motivation, Learning Styles, and Learning Strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are individual differences important for language teachers to be aware of?

    <p>Because they affect language learning outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individual differences compare to linguistic factors in SLA research?

    <p>They are given less importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of a language teacher's role besides imparting knowledge?

    <p>Being a psychologist who can modify teaching methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of studying individual differences in language learning?

    <p>To improve the success ratio in second language acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a teacher do to help students use their individual differences to their advantage?

    <p>Modify teaching methodology according to individual differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the differences between students?

    <p>They are significant and should be considered in teaching practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the references provided?

    <p>Second language acquisition and individual differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the passage?

    <p>The significance of considering individual differences in language teaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that determines the level of second language acquisition?

    <p>The combination of factors controlled by nature or shaped by nurture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an individual learner difference that affects second language acquisition?

    <p>Prior language learning experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a language teacher in relation to individual learner differences?

    <p>To recognize and accommodate individual learner differences in students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual learner difference is most closely related to a person's ability to learn a language?

    <p>Aptitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main conclusion of the paper regarding individual learner differences?

    <p>Individual learner differences have a significant impact on language acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many individual learner differences are discussed in the paper?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

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