Language Acquisition Challenges

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What is a primary reason for the lack of confidence in language learners?

  • Strict grammar rules
  • Fear of making mistakes (correct)
  • Limited vocabulary skills
  • Inadequate listening practice

How does limited vocabulary affect language learners?

  • It allows for quicker conversation flow.
  • It improves their grammatical accuracy.
  • It hinders their ability to express thoughts fluently. (correct)
  • It encourages the use of complex sentences.

What challenge do learners face related to pronunciation and intonation?

  • Their first language may have different sounds. (correct)
  • They do not practice speaking enough.
  • They speak too fast.
  • They often use incorrect vocabulary.

Which factor is likely to make communication frustrating for language learners?

<p>Mispronunciations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can hinder a language learner's willingness to use complex grammatical structures?

<p>Fear of judgment or embarrassment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant triggered its catastrophic consequences?

<p>The explosion and meltdown of reactor number 4 in 1986 triggered the catastrophic consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity factor range maintained by the operational reactors after the Chernobyl disaster?

<p>The capacity factor of the remaining reactors was between 60% and 70%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the permanent shutdown of Unit 2 in 1991?

<p>Unit 2 was permanently shut down due to complications resulting from a turbine fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the decommissioning phase of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant begin?

<p>The decommissioning phase began in 2015.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated completion year for the decommissioning process of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant?

<p>The decommissioning process is expected to be completed by 2065.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Language Learning Challenge

Difficulties learners face while improving their speaking skills in a new language.

Lack of Confidence

Fear of making mistakes or judgment prevents learners from speaking.

Pronunciation/Intonation

Difficulties with saying sounds and stress patterns in the target language.

Limited Vocabulary

Not having enough words to express ideas adequately.

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Fear of Judgement

The anxiety about others' opinions impacting the learner's willingness to speak.

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Chernobyl Disaster

A catastrophic explosion and meltdown at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986

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Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

A large restricted area around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, affected by the disaster.

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Chernobyl Reactor 4

The reactor that experienced the catastrophic explosion and meltdown.

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Decommissioning of Chernobyl

The process of safely dismantling the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and removing contaminated materials.

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Timeline of Chernobyl Plant

The plant was built in phases from 1978 to 1984. Reactors 1-4 became active. After the disaster in 1986, reactors 1,2 and 3 shut down in a period through 2000 and were defueled by 2013 and the decommissioning was started in 2015

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Study Notes

Language Acquisition Challenges

  • Learning a language presents significant challenges, particularly in developing speaking skills.
  • Challenges vary based on individual factors, but common issues include:

Lack of Confidence

  • Many learners fear making mistakes, hindering their willingness to speak.
  • This fear of judgment or embarrassment leads to hesitation and slows learning.
  • Lack of confidence prevents students from trying new vocabulary or complex structures.

Pronunciation and Intonation

  • Correct pronunciation and intonation patterns can be challenging, especially if the student's first language has different sounds or stress patterns.
  • Mispronunciations make it difficult for others to understand the speaker, causing frustration and discouragement.

Limited Vocabulary

  • A limited vocabulary makes fluent expression difficult.
  • Students may know what they want to say but lack the specific words to express themselves effectively.

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