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What is the main reason why some second language learners make rapid progress while others progress only slowly?
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)?
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?
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?
What are the various individual differences that can affect language learning?
Why are individual differences important for language teachers to be aware of?
Why are individual differences important for language teachers to be aware of?
How do individual differences compare to linguistic factors in SLA research?
How do individual differences compare to linguistic factors in SLA research?
What is a key aspect of a language teacher's role besides imparting knowledge?
What is a key aspect of a language teacher's role besides imparting knowledge?
What is the primary goal of studying individual differences in language learning?
What is the primary goal of studying individual differences in language learning?
What should a teacher do to help students use their individual differences to their advantage?
What should a teacher do to help students use their individual differences to their advantage?
What is implied about the differences between students?
What is implied about the differences between students?
What is the focus of the references provided?
What is the focus of the references provided?
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main factor that determines the level of second language acquisition?
What is the main factor that determines the level of second language acquisition?
Which of the following is NOT an individual learner difference that affects second language acquisition?
Which of the following is NOT an individual learner difference that affects second language acquisition?
What is the primary role of a language teacher in relation to individual learner differences?
What is the primary role of a language teacher in relation to individual learner differences?
Which individual learner difference is most closely related to a person's ability to learn a language?
Which individual learner difference is most closely related to a person's ability to learn a language?
What is the main conclusion of the paper regarding individual learner differences?
What is the main conclusion of the paper regarding individual learner differences?
How many individual learner differences are discussed in the paper?
How many individual learner differences are discussed in the paper?
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