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In the Pre-production stage, learners typically speak in full sentences.
In the Pre-production stage, learners typically speak in full sentences.
False (B)
Learners in the Early Production stage usually have a vocabulary of about 1000 words.
Learners in the Early Production stage usually have a vocabulary of about 1000 words.
False (B)
The Speech Emergence stage allows learners to produce short sentences and ask questions.
The Speech Emergence stage allows learners to produce short sentences and ask questions.
True (A)
Parroting is a technique primarily used during the Speech Emergence stage.
Parroting is a technique primarily used during the Speech Emergence stage.
Learners in the Early Production stage are able to identify key words and ideas.
Learners in the Early Production stage are able to identify key words and ideas.
The Speech Emergence stage typically occurs from 1 to 3 months after initial L2 exposure.
The Speech Emergence stage typically occurs from 1 to 3 months after initial L2 exposure.
Learners in the Pre-production stage can have a receptive vocabulary of up to 500 words.
Learners in the Pre-production stage can have a receptive vocabulary of up to 500 words.
The duration of the Early Production stage is typically 6 to 12 years.
The duration of the Early Production stage is typically 6 to 12 years.
At the intermediate fluency stage, learners have a vocabulary of approximately 6000 words.
At the intermediate fluency stage, learners have a vocabulary of approximately 6000 words.
Errors made by language learners during communication do not usually hinder comprehension.
Errors made by language learners during communication do not usually hinder comprehension.
Advanced fluency learners are uncomfortable in social situations while using the target language.
Advanced fluency learners are uncomfortable in social situations while using the target language.
The typical duration for reaching the intermediate fluency stage is between 1 to 2 years.
The typical duration for reaching the intermediate fluency stage is between 1 to 2 years.
Learners can think in the target language when they achieve advanced fluency.
Learners can think in the target language when they achieve advanced fluency.
L2 learners at the advanced fluency stage are often indistinguishable from native speakers.
L2 learners at the advanced fluency stage are often indistinguishable from native speakers.
The duration of the advanced fluency stage is commonly 7 to 10 years.
The duration of the advanced fluency stage is commonly 7 to 10 years.
At the initial stages of second language acquisition, learners can communicate using complex sentences.
At the initial stages of second language acquisition, learners can communicate using complex sentences.
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Stages of Second Language Acquisition
- Pre-production (0 to 6 months): Also known as the Silent Period. Learners primarily absorb language and may use nonverbal responses or repeat simple words. Their receptive vocabulary is around 500 words.
- Early Production (6 to 12 months): Learners start producing one to two-word sentences and can identify key words. Their vocabulary grows to around 1000 words, and they primarily use the present tense.
- Speech Emergence (1 to 3 years): Learners are more actively using the language, producing short sentences, and asking questions. Their vocabulary expands to approximately 3000 words, and they make errors that generally don't interfere with understanding.
- Intermediate Fluency (3 to 5 years): Learners can handle more complex grammatical structures, vocabulary, and meaning. Their spoken language is more fluent, and they can follow details in texts. Their working vocabulary (receptive and expressive) reaches around 6000 words.
- Advanced Fluency (5 to 7 years): Learners function similarly to native speakers, with ease in social and academic situations. They may have errors in less common language structures.
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Explore the key stages of second language acquisition through this informative quiz. From the Silent Period to Intermediate Fluency, assess your understanding of how learners progress in language skills over time. Test your knowledge on vocabulary growth and comprehension during each stage.
