Factors That Influence Second Language Acquisition

1) Second language Aptitude: individuals who do well in aptitude tests are expected to be successful in foreign language classes. These tests predict speed of learning and focus more on the use of conscious grammar rules(Monitor).  The tests relate to classroom skills better than communication skills. The tests consist of tasks that require a conscious [...]

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Stephen Krashen: A Theory of Second Language Acquisition

Krashen’s widely accepted theory is built upon Five hypotheses:
1) The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis in which he differentiates between Language Acquisition and Language Learning.
2) The Natural Order Hypothesis in which he assumes that grammatical structures are acquired in a predictable order.
3) The Monitor Hypothesis in which he states that conscious learning has a very limited function in [...]

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