5 Questions
Stephen Krashen is the sole developer of the Natural Approach method of second language learning
False
The Natural Approach focuses on grammar and rules before communication skills
False
According to the Natural Approach, speech emerges in three stages: preproduction, early production, and intermediate fluency
False
The Natural Approach was developed by Krashen and Tracy Terrell in 1983
True
The natural approach refers to a method of language instruction that emphasizes the use of natural communication and acquisition processes
True
Study Notes
The Natural Approach
- Stephen Krashen is not the sole developer of the Natural Approach method, but rather co-developed it with Tracy Terrell in 1983
- The Natural Approach focuses on the use of natural communication and acquisition processes in language instruction
- This approach Contrasts with the traditional method of focusing on grammar and rules before communication skills
- The Natural Approach proposes that speech emerges in three stages: preproduction, early production, and intermediate fluency
Test your knowledge of the Natural Approach to second language learning with this quiz. Explore the key principles and stages of language acquisition according to Stephen Krashen's theory.
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