L2 Learner Motivation

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Instrumental motivation is the motivation to learn a second language for social purposes.

False (B)

Learners with an integrative motivation want to learn a second language to complete a graduation requirement.

False (B)

Motivation is only a cause of language learning success, not a result.

False (B)

A language-learning situation that focuses on corrections and perfect accuracy is more helpful for learners.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Language learners who are willing to guess and take risks tend to be less successful.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Instrumental motivation is the motivation to learn a second language to take part in the social life of a community.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The availability of input is not important for language learning.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Learners who experience success in L2 communication tend to be less motivated to learn.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Interlanguage = A system used in the L2 acquisition process that contains aspects of the L1 and L2 Fossilization = A process where an interlanguage develops and becomes a more effective means of L2 communication L1 = The native language of a learner L2 = The language being learned by a learner Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their explanations:

Interlanguage = A fixed repertoire of L2 expressions that do not match the target language Fossilization = The process of an interlanguage becoming a more effective means of L2 communication L1 influence = The impact of the native language on the language being learned Foreign accent = The result of the fossilization of L2 pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their characteristics:

Interlanguage = An inherently variable system with rules of its own Fossilization = A desired outcome of L2 learning L2 production = The process of using the target language to communicate Language acquisition = The process of learning a new language Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their characteristics:

Interlanguage = Designed to fossilize Fossilization = A natural outcome of L2 learning L2 learning = The process of acquiring a new language Communication = The goal of L2 learning Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their relationships:

Interlanguage = A combination of L1 and L2 features Fossilization = A result of the interlanguage system L1 and L2 = Two separate language systems Language learning = A process that involves the interlanguage system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their outcomes:

Interlanguage = Effective L2 communication Fossilization = A foreign accent L2 learning = Acquisition of the target language Communication = Successful expression of ideas Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their characteristics:

Interlanguage = A stable system Fossilization = An unwanted outcome of L2 learning L2 production = The use of the target language for communication Language acquisition = A lifelong process Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Interlanguage = A system with its own rules Fossilization = A process that hinders L2 learning L2 acquisition = The process of learning a new language Communication = The exchange of ideas between people Signup and view all the answers

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Instrumental motivation is the motivation to learn a second language for social purposes.

Learners with an integrative motivation want to learn a second language to complete a graduation requirement.

Motivation is only a cause of language learning success, not a result.

A language-learning situation that focuses on corrections and perfect accuracy is more helpful for learners.

Language learners who are willing to guess and take risks tend to be less successful.

Instrumental motivation is the motivation to learn a second language to take part in the social life of a community.

The availability of input is not important for language learning.

Learners who experience success in L2 communication tend to be less motivated to learn.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Match the following terms with their explanations:

Match the following concepts with their characteristics:

Match the following terms with their characteristics:

Match the following concepts with their relationships:

Match the following terms with their outcomes:

Match the following concepts with their characteristics:

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

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