Is it writing the way people learn how to speak a language fluently? Is going to foreign countries to practice the language you're learning the only effective way a person acquires a second language? In this video, the speaker provide some advice on language fluency development and asserts that listening comprehension is the key to success.
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Affective Filter "Krashen's monitor model"
Posted by Juan Jara Almuna
in 5 may 2010
How do the emotional factors influence English language learning?
"In the real world, conversations with sympathetic native speakers who are willing to help the acquirer understand are very helful" Stephen Krashen.
Comprehensible input
Posted by Juan Jara Almuna
in 29 abr 2010
Stephen Krashen says that the only way to learn a language is by understanding messages. At the beginning of this lesson, he made two examples - one considering all the patterns of a traditional language teacher and the other example employing his theory on comprehensible input. Can you notice a difference between both ways?
Language acquisition theory.
Krashen's monitor model
1) The natural word order hypothesis
We acquire the rules of language in a predictable order
2) The acquisition/learning hypothesis
"Adults have two distinctive ways of developing competences in second languages...acquisition, that is using language for real communication...learning...knowing about language" (Krashen and Terrell 1983)
3) The monitor hypothesis
"Conscious learning...can only be used as a monitor or an editor (Krashen and Terrell, 1983)
4) The INPUT hypothesis
"Human acquires language in only one way- By understanding messages or by receiving comprehensible input.
5) The affective filter hypothesis
"A mental block caused by affective factors...that parents input from reaching the language acquisition device (LAD) (Krashen, 1985 p 100)
Debate on Spanish language in USA.
Posted by Juan Jara Almuna
in 5 abr 2010
An interesting "language" debate that took place two years ago on CNN, which I think it's very interesting for you to know. This regards to social politics affecting spanish speaking people's life over there. How does a language change people's lifestyle?
If you've ever lived through difficulty to communicate with others in English, please let us know your story.
Should spanish speakers living in america refuse to speak Spanish? Even though the american constitution was written in both Spanish and English, the authority is complaining about this issue just with the aim of making all the people no matter their origin, to learn english as an official measure. Would it be fair to those foreigners who like to keep their culture? Is this fair to the american who can't speak English with "Latinos" being in their own country? Just for your thinking.
I hope you'll watch all these videos and leave your comments. I just posted the first video out of 7 that are available on youtube.
J.J
The new uk language law!
Posted by Juan Jara Almuna
in 4 abr 2010
How are some people supposed to live in UK, if the current goverment is passing a law that affects a large part of the immigrants who work there?
Leave you comments and opinions if you want to.
Date: February 3rd, 2010.
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