Principles of language learning

Sofía Abdalla and Carmen AguilarKey #1Key #2

Language learning it’s important:• Learning a new language• Learning a New culture • A new way of thinking • A new way of feeling • A new way of acting

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Native Language Effect

• Significant factor • Asume

Native language Intefering in the second languageAnd makes your acquisition more difficult.

target languagen.1. The language into which a text written in another language is to be translated.

Communicative CompetenceThe goal of language acquisition is communicative competence

• Ability to use language.• Language Learning process.

• Not as a native Speaker

Anticipation of RewardsIncentive –Encourage -Exite

Human beings are universally driven to act, or “behave,” by the anticipation of some sort of reward. Learners are driven to perform by the promise of positive reinforcement

Language-Culture ConnectionCulture, Learning, customs

Learning a language also involves learning about cultural values and ways of thinking, feeling or acting. (Socioaffective Domain)

Language EgoNew perspective, 2nd identity

Learning a new language involves developing a second identity with a new mode of thinking. This new identity can be fragile and defensive.

Meaningful LearningLongterm retation, purpose activities

Providing a realistic context to use language is thought to lead to better long term retention, as opposed to rote learning.

InterlanguageSystematic processDuring which they need feedback (teacher, peer and self) to eliminate logic errors and achieve competenceThey developed inter-language by the system of rules:

• Rules L1 and L2

Automaticity

“Automatic’’: Capability of starting, operating,independently.

Self-ConfidenceAnxiety- Oral performance

• If students to not change their thoughts about they are NEVER learning they will fail.

• Teachers should motivate students to make them feel comfortable and • Show them we are proud of them.

Strategic InvestmentSuccess, effort, time, attention

Success in learning is dependent on the time and effort learners spend in mastering the language learning process according to their ability.

Risk-TakingVulnerable, challenging, risky

Taking a gamble and experimenting with language slightly "beyond" what is certain or known promotes language development and growth.

Intrinsic MotivationIntrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside rewards, such as money or grades.