Second-Language Learning Insights

<p>Fine motor skills are crucial for developing pronunciation and speech. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eyebrows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motor Skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The impact of cognitive abilities on language learning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases consistently as individuals grow older. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Young children have a natural advantage in pronunciation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fine motor skills are crucial for acquiring native-like pronunciation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a wide age range within the adult category. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motivation is primarily relevant in formal language learning settings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Older children may feel that learning a new language could challenge their existing identity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to communicate confidently. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases with age. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The environment plays a crucial role in second-language acquisition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong sense of cultural identity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The positive effects of immersion in a foreign culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be isolating and limit natural language acquisition opportunities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Young children experience language in a more natural way than adults. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children are more likely to engage in social interaction and learn through play. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adults are less motivated to engage in the amount of social interaction required for language learning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural language acquisition relies on implicit learning through exposure rather than explicit instruction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is crucial for both children and adults, facilitating the spontaneous acquisition of grammatical rules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children are generally more successful in acquiring a second language naturally than adults. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are mutually exclusive, with Natural Situation favoring inductive learning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adults tend to prioritize work and family responsibilities over seeking language immersion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It plays a supporting role, particularly in the early stages of language acquisition and pronunciation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological and Social (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social interaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The effect of a learner's first language on the learning process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding and applying grammatical rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To set the stage for a discussion about the factors involved in language acquisition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the differences between formal and informal learning environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of transferring knowledge from one language to another. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explain the various factors that influence second-language acquisition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure to a variety of language dialects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theory does not adequately account for the success of some late language learners in acquiring native-like pronunciation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The influence of age on the acquisition of fluency in a second language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Older learners may find it more difficult to acquire the proper pronunciation of sounds in the new language. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests that Scovel's theory is too restrictive and does not allow for the possibility of late language learners achieving native-like pronunciation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A comparison regarding the effectiveness of learning a second language between children and adults.

Factors such as intellectual processing, memory, and motor skills that influence language acquisition.

External influences, such as settings and interactions, that affect second-language learning.

An individual's ability to analytically determine grammatical structures and rules.

The capacity to retain and recall vocabulary and structures in a new language.

Skills related to using the speech organs to pronounce sounds of a second language.

The drive or desire that influences a learner's engagement and success in acquiring a second language.

The difference between learning a language in informal settings versus formal classroom environments.

The ability to learn a second language improves with age in children.

Young children exhibit high memory ability which declines with age.

Motor skills proficiency decreases from young childhood to adulthood.

Adults face challenges achieving native-speaker pronunciation.

Skills that blend perception and motor actions, like sports.

Various situational factors influence motivation for learning a second language.

Motivation is less of a concern for young children in natural learning contexts.

Attitude plays an important role in the effectiveness of second-language learning.

A method where learners derive rules from examples, especially in natural situations.

An informal environment conducive to immersive language learning, often through play and interaction.

The process of learning the rules that govern sentence structure in a language.

The influence of physical coordination on language pronunciation and expression.

The impact of age on language acquisition, with younger learners often outperforming adults.

Engagement with others which enhances language learning and practice.

Contrast between inductive learning favored by children and explicative learning often used by adults.

The reduction in effective language acquisition in adults due to less favorable learning conditions.

Older children may resist learning a new language to maintain their identity.

Younger children are more likely to accept new cultures and languages.

A clear intention to interact is crucial for gaining a second language.

Taking the initiative to communicate helps boost language confidence.

Opportunities to use language naturally diminish as children grow older.

Language learning in classrooms lacks natural social interactions.

The teacher facilitates and creates opportunities for language use in class.

Natural situations offer organic language exposure, unlike planned classroom settings.

A strong influence of a native language on the pronunciation of a second language.

The idea that there is a specific age window for optimal language acquisition without an accent.

The ability to speak English without noticeable native language influence.

An example of an adult who speaks with a strong accent despite near-native syntax.

Studies questioning the strictness of the critical period for accentless speech in adults.

A critical factor for adults to achieve native-like pronunciation in a second language.

Showed that some adults can achieve native-like pronunciation in Chinese and Japanese.

Continuous exposure to the target language is crucial for acquiring native-like skills.

Older children analyze syntactic rules more than younger children.

Understanding the structure of sentences in language.

Memorizing information through repetition without understanding.

Organs like mouth, tongue, and lips used in speaking.

The ability to use muscles for tasks, from basic to complex.

Starting around age 12, it's harder to learn new motor skills.

Clear speech sounds that enhance communication in a language.

Dividing children into under 7 years and 7 to 12 years.