10 Questions
What did Carson do to improve his Spanish language skills?
Spent a month in Costa Rica speaking as much Spanish as possible
Why did Sonia take German classes?
At the insistence of her German-born parents
How did Carson describe the usefulness of his classroom Spanish in Costa Rica?
Somewhat useful in giving a head start, but pretty useless for face-to-face conversation
What level did Sonia reach in her college German classes?
Advanced-intermediate level
How did Carson feel about his Spanish language skills after returning from Costa Rica?
He felt like he came back with enough Spanish to 'get along quite well' in a conversation
What does 'L2' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
The subsequent language beyond the first acquired by a learner
What does SLA stand for?
Second Language Acquisition
What aspects of learners' characteristics are important to consider in SLA?
Their ethnic, linguistic, and religious heritage, native languages, education levels, and life experiences
What does 'L1' refer to in the context of second language acquisition?
The first language acquired by a learner
What does the term 'learner characteristics' encompass in SLA?
The learners' ethnic, linguistic, and religious heritage, native languages, education levels, and life experiences
Test your Spanish language proficiency with this quiz that evaluates your understanding of language learning and teaching. This quiz is suitable for learners with a background in high school and college Spanish, and covers topics such as language acquisition and cultural immersion.
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