Principles of Instructed Second Language Learning

What is the main focus of a task-based approach in language instruction?

Encouraging learners to create pragmatic meaning

In the context of language acquisition, what does 'focus on form' primarily refer to?

Learners need to be aware of underlying abstract rules

What role does focusing on pragmatic meaning play in language acquisition, according to the text?

It creates conditions for language acquisition

How can learners focus on specific grammatical features according to Principle (3)?

Through structured-based comprehension and production tasks Signup and view all the answers

In what context does 'can' encode pragmatic meaning, as mentioned in the text?

In requests such as 'Can you pass the salt' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Notional Functional Approach?

Ensuring learners develop formulaic expressions and rule-based competence Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of formulaic expressions?

They are part of a native speaker's linguistic repertoire and important for L2 learners Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rule-based competence' refer to in instructed language acquisition?

Knowledge about grammar Signup and view all the answers

Which approach emphasizes the importance of developing a rich repertoire of formulaic expressions and a rule-based competence?

Notional Functional Approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of instructed language acquisition according to the given text?

Ensuring learners acquire formulaic expressions and rule-based competence Signup and view all the answers

What two components does the Notional Functional Approach aim to develop in learners?

Formulaic expressions and rule-based competence Signup and view all the answers

What are formulaic expressions and why are they important for L2 learners?

Repetitive multi-word sequences; important for fluency and immediate grammar Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of formulaic chunks for L2 learners according to the text?

They are important for L2 learners and are part of a native speaker's linguistic repertoire Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of instructed language acquisition according to the given text?

To ensure learners develop a rich repertoire of formulaic expressions and a rule-based competence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a task-based approach in language instruction?

To focus on meaning and communication through tasks Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for focusing on pragmatic meaning in language acquisition?

To create conditions for language acquisition, develop fluency, and increase intrinsic motivation. Signup and view all the answers

In what context does 'can' encode pragmatic meaning, as mentioned in the text?

When it is used in requests, such as 'Can you pass the salt?' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'focus on form' primarily refer to in the context of language acquisition?

Conscious attention to specific linguistic forms and underlying abstract rules. Signup and view all the answers

What are the ways to focus on form according to Principle (3)?

Through grammar lessons, structured-based tasks, consciousness-raising tasks, and methodological options. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of learners' practice of pragmatic meaning in language acquisition?

It helps develop students' fluency in L2. Signup and view all the answers

Principles of Instructed Second Language Learning

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of a task-based approach in language instruction?

In the context of language acquisition, what does 'focus on form' primarily refer to?

What role does focusing on pragmatic meaning play in language acquisition, according to the text?

How can learners focus on specific grammatical features according to Principle (3)?

In what context does 'can' encode pragmatic meaning, as mentioned in the text?

What is the main focus of the Notional Functional Approach?

What is a key characteristic of formulaic expressions?

What does 'rule-based competence' refer to in instructed language acquisition?

Which approach emphasizes the importance of developing a rich repertoire of formulaic expressions and a rule-based competence?

What is the primary focus of instructed language acquisition according to the given text?

What two components does the Notional Functional Approach aim to develop in learners?

What are formulaic expressions and why are they important for L2 learners?

What is the significance of formulaic chunks for L2 learners according to the text?

What is the role of instructed language acquisition according to the given text?

What is the main focus of a task-based approach in language instruction?

What are the reasons for focusing on pragmatic meaning in language acquisition?

In what context does 'can' encode pragmatic meaning, as mentioned in the text?

What does 'focus on form' primarily refer to in the context of language acquisition?

What are the ways to focus on form according to Principle (3)?

What is the role of learners' practice of pragmatic meaning in language acquisition?

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