Second-language-acquisition-theory

1 Second Language Acquisition TheorySecond Language Acquisition Theory TEFL Training Program Week 2: Theories of Acquisition & LearningWeek 2: Theories of Acquisition & Learning Lance R. AskildsonLance R. Askildson University of ArizonaUniversity... More

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Second Language Acquisition TheorySecond Language Acquisition Theory
TEFL Training Program
Week 2: Theories of Acquisition & LearningWeek 2: Theories of Acquisition & Learning
Lance R.
AskildsonLance R.
Askildson
University of ArizonaUniversity of Arizona
Differences BetweenDifferences Between
Child & Adult L2Child & Adult L2
ChildChild vsvs Adult L2 Acquisition:Adult L2 Acquisition: trsfertrsfer L1L1
Fundamental Diff Hypothesis: Adults useFundamental Diff Hypothesis: Adults use
cognitive analytical strategies [explicit]cognitive analytical strategies [explicit]
and children use experiential applicationand children use experiential application
strategies [implicit]strategies [implicit]
Adults can actually learn faster thanAdults can actually learn faster than
childrenchildren but usually fail to obtain nativebut usually fail to obtain native
level fluency in all areaslevel fluency in all areas
Critical Period Effects: Very controversialCritical Period Effects: Ver Less