10 Questions
What are the three different sets of explanatory factors identified for individual differences in second language learning?
Social, cognitive, and affective
In which type of language acquisition do learners vary not only in the speed of acquisition but also in their ultimate level of achievement?
Second language (L2) acquisition
What is the main difference between first language (L1) acquisition and second language (L2) acquisition in terms of achievement?
In L1 acquisition, children achieve full competence, while in L2 acquisition, learners vary in their ultimate level of achievement
Which factors lie inside the learner and are focused on in the chapter?
Cognitive and affective factors
What is the ultimate level of achievement for some learners in second language (L2) acquisition?
Native-like competence
What type of factors does the chapter focus on in relation to second language learning?
Internal factors - cognitive and affective
In first language acquisition, what is true about children's achievement in their mother tongue?
All children achieve full competence in their mother tongue
What distinguishes second language acquisition (SLA) from first language acquisition in terms of learners' achievement?
Learners vary not only in the speed of acquisition but also in their ultimate level of achievement
What is the main focus of the chapter in relation to second language learning?
Cognitive and affective factors
What are the three different sets of explanatory factors identified in relation to language learning?
Social, cognitive, and affective
Study Notes
Individual Differences in Second Language Learning
- Three sets of explanatory factors identified for individual differences in second language learning:
- One type of language acquisition where learners vary not only in speed of acquisition but also in their ultimate level of achievement is second language acquisition.
First Language Acquisition (L1) vs. Second Language Acquisition (L2)
- Main difference between L1 and L2 acquisition is in terms of achievement:
- Children's achievement in their mother tongue (L1) is native-like, whereas some learners may not achieve native-like proficiency in second language (L2) acquisition.
- What distinguishes SLA from L1 acquisition is that learners may not achieve the same level of proficiency in their L2 as they do in their L1.
Factors Influencing Language Learning
- Factors that lie inside the learner and are focused on in the chapter are individual differences, such as cognitive, affective, and personality factors.
- Chapter focuses on these internal factors that influence second language learning.
- The main focus of the chapter is on individual differences in second language learning and the explanatory factors that contribute to these differences.
Ultimate Level of Achievement in Second Language Acquisition
- Ultimate level of achievement for some learners in second language (L2) acquisition may not be native-like proficiency.
Test your knowledge of individual differences in second language learning with this quiz based on ROD ELLIS 21.1 Introduction. Explore the factors that contribute to learners' varying success in acquiring a second language.
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