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What is the term used to describe the process where a learner's incorrect language usage becomes a permanent error?
What is the term used to describe the process where a learner's incorrect language usage becomes a permanent error?
According to the Monitor Model, which hypothesis suggests that L2 acquisition is similar to child language acquisition?
According to the Monitor Model, which hypothesis suggests that L2 acquisition is similar to child language acquisition?
In the context of language learning, what does 'L2ers' refer to?
In the context of language learning, what does 'L2ers' refer to?
Which strategy of L2 learning involves simplifying language to aid comprehension?
Which strategy of L2 learning involves simplifying language to aid comprehension?
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What term is used in the Monitor Model to describe the subconscious process through which acquired competence in a second language occurs?
What term is used in the Monitor Model to describe the subconscious process through which acquired competence in a second language occurs?
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Which hypothesis in the Monitor Model emphasizes the importance of low affective filters for effective language acquisition?
Which hypothesis in the Monitor Model emphasizes the importance of low affective filters for effective language acquisition?
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According to Larry Selinker, what is interlanguage based on?
According to Larry Selinker, what is interlanguage based on?
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What key characteristic describes interlanguage as being governed by rules?
What key characteristic describes interlanguage as being governed by rules?
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Which process in second language acquisition refers to linguistic items or rules persisting in interlanguage despite ongoing learning efforts?
Which process in second language acquisition refers to linguistic items or rules persisting in interlanguage despite ongoing learning efforts?
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In error analysis, what term is used to describe predictable patterns in errors made by second language learners?
In error analysis, what term is used to describe predictable patterns in errors made by second language learners?
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What concept explains the phenomenon where second language learners' interlanguage is influenced by linguistic, psychological, and microsocial contexts?
What concept explains the phenomenon where second language learners' interlanguage is influenced by linguistic, psychological, and microsocial contexts?
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What characteristic of interlanguage leads to its rules changing during the L2 acquisition process?
What characteristic of interlanguage leads to its rules changing during the L2 acquisition process?
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What is the main purpose of Contrastive Analysis in language learning?
What is the main purpose of Contrastive Analysis in language learning?
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According to behaviorist background, how is language acquisition viewed?
According to behaviorist background, how is language acquisition viewed?
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Which type of transfer is exemplified by the error 'reds houses' in English?
Which type of transfer is exemplified by the error 'reds houses' in English?
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What is the primary limitation of Contrastive Analysis according to the text?
What is the primary limitation of Contrastive Analysis according to the text?
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In the context of language learning theories, what does the term 'interlanguage' refer to?
In the context of language learning theories, what does the term 'interlanguage' refer to?
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How does Contrastive Analysis assist in identifying errors in second language acquisition?
How does Contrastive Analysis assist in identifying errors in second language acquisition?
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