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Language Acquisition Key Issues

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At what age does first language acquisition typically take place?

13-18 years

0-6 years (correct)

7-12 years

19-25 years

What does first language acquisition refer to?

Conscious learning of a foreign language in school

Acquiring a new language through immersion programs

Unconscious learning of native language during early childhood (correct)

Learning a second language as an adult

What is the main focus of second-language acquisition?

Acquisition of additional languages in both children and adults (correct)

Acquisition of written language with different scripts

Acquisition of sign language by pre-lingual deaf individuals

Acquisition of regional dialects within a native language

What makes language acquisition a quintessential human trait?

Non-humans do not communicate using language Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between first-language acquisition and second-language acquisition?

'First-language' refers to infants' acquisition of their native language, while 'second-language' refers to acquiring additional languages. Signup and view all the answers

Which process of language acquisition is described as a subconscious process?

First language acquisition Signup and view all the answers

According to Krashen, who can subconsciously acquire language?

Both adults and children Signup and view all the answers

Which process of language acquisition requires meaningful interaction in the target language focusing on meaning rather than form?

Acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Which process of language acquisition is described as a conscious process, similar to what one experiences in school?

Learning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language acquisition can be either written or oral?