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What did Carson do to improve his Spanish language skills?
What did Carson do to improve his Spanish language skills?
- Used language learning apps to practice Spanish
- Took advanced Spanish classes in college
- Spent a month in Costa Rica speaking as much Spanish as possible (correct)
- Hired a private Spanish tutor
Why did Sonia take German classes?
Why did Sonia take German classes?
- To prepare for a study abroad program in Germany
- To fulfill a high school language requirement
- At the insistence of her German-born parents (correct)
- To become a professional translator
How did Carson describe the usefulness of his classroom Spanish in Costa Rica?
How did Carson describe the usefulness of his classroom Spanish in Costa Rica?
- Adequate for everyday communication
- Completely useless in any practical scenario
- Somewhat useful in giving a head start, but pretty useless for face-to-face conversation (correct)
- Extremely helpful in all situations
What level did Sonia reach in her college German classes?
What level did Sonia reach in her college German classes?
How did Carson feel about his Spanish language skills after returning from Costa Rica?
How did Carson feel about his Spanish language skills after returning from Costa Rica?
What does 'L2' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
What does 'L2' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
What does SLA stand for?
What does SLA stand for?
What aspects of learners' characteristics are important to consider in SLA?
What aspects of learners' characteristics are important to consider in SLA?
What does 'L1' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
What does 'L1' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
What does the term 'learner characteristics' encompass in SLA?
What does the term 'learner characteristics' encompass in SLA?