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What is the definition of L1 (First language) according to the text?
The mother tongue, the first language learned in a family
Which type of language is learned in an artificial context, for example, at school?
FL (Foreign language)
What does SLA (Second Language Acquisition) refer to?
The process of acquiring a second language
What is the difference between L2 (Second language) and FL (Foreign language) according to the text?
L2 is learned naturally, while FL is learned consciously
What is the main focus of linguistic study according to the text?
The structure of first and second languages
What is the theory behind how theorists believe a second language is learned?
'Acquiring' or 'picking up' the language through reading and listening
What does the SILENT PERIOD refer to in the context of language learning?
A phase where students learn, assimilate, process, and practice the language silently
According to Chomsky, how do humans acquire languages?
By being born with the language acquisition device and innate ability to recognize and use grammar
What did Skinner propose about language acquisition?
Children acquire language naturally through interaction and positive reinforcement
According to Bruner, how do children learn language?
By interacting with people who want to communicate using a Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
What does Krashen's affective filter hypothesis suggest?
Emotional factors affect the learning of a second language, making it difficult when the affective filter is 'active'
What is one of the factors that influences Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?
The context input: amount of language a child is exposed to in the community or at home
What does Skinner believe does not influence language learning?
Biology and cognitive abilities
According to Chomsky, what is the LANGUAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE?
'Innate' tools that everyone is born with to learn languages naturally
What did Bruner propose about parental support in language acquisition?
'Support system' parents use to develop the child's ability to name things and start conversations
What is the critical period in the context of Second Language Acquisition?
The phase when adults' ability to learn a language diminishes
Explore the linguistic and pragmatic components of teaching English in early years, including the scientific study of language structure and the concept of first language acquisition. Learn about the development of linguistic skills and the significance of first language in society and culture.
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