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Stephen Krashen’s Five Hypotheses of Second Language Acquisition
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Interested in learning more about linguistics and linguists ? Read this way.
What is linguistics? Linguistics is the scientific study of language that involves the analysis of language rules, language meaning, and language context. In other words, linguistics is the study of how a language is formed and how it works.
A person who studies linguistics is called a linguist . A linguist doesn't necessarily have to learn different languages because they’re more interested in learning the structures of languages. Noam Chomsky and Dr. Stephen Krashen are two of the world’s most famous linguists.
Dr. Stephen D. Krashen facilitated research in second-language acquisition , bilingual education, and in reading. He believes that language acquisition requires “meaningful interaction with the target language.”
Dr. Krashen also theorized that there are 5 hypotheses to second language acquisition , which have been very influential in the field of second language research and teaching
Let’s take a look at these hypotheses. Who knows, maybe you’ve applied one or all of them in your language learning journey!
1. Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis states that there is a distinction between language acquisition and language learning. In language acquisition, the student acquires language unconsciously . This is similar to when a child picks up their first language. On the other hand, language learning happens when the student is consciously discovering and learning the rules and grammatical structures of the language.
2. Monitor Hypothesis
Monitor Hypothesis states that the learner is consciously learning the grammar rules and functions of a language rather than its meaning. This theory focuses more on the correctness of the language . To use the Monitor Hypothesis properly, three standards must be met:
- The acquirer must know the rules of the language.
- The acquirer must concentrate on the exact form of the language.
- The acquirer must set aside some time to review and apply the language rules in a conversation. Although this is a tricky one, because in regular conversations there’s hardly enough time to ensure correctness of the language.
3. Natural Order Hypothesis
Natural Order Hypothesis is based on the finding that language learners learn grammatical structures in a fixed and universal way . There is a sense of predictability to this kind of learning, which is similar to how a speaker learns their first language.
4. Input Hypothesis
Input Hypothesis places more emphasis on the acquisition of the second language. This theory is more concerned about how the language is acquired rather than learned.
Moreover, the Input Hypothesis states that the learner naturally develops language as soon as the student receives interesting and fun information .
5. Affective Filter Hypothesis
In Affective Filter, language acquisition can be affected by emotional factors. If the affective filter is higher, then the student is less likely to learn the language. Therefore, the learning environment for the student must be positive and stress-free so that the student is open for input.
Language acquisition is a subconscious process. Usually, language acquirers are aware that they’re using the language for communication but are unaware that they are acquiring the language.
Language acquirers also are unaware of the rules of the language they are acquiring. Instead, language acquirers feel a sense of correctness, when the sentence sounds and feels right. Strange right? But it is also quite fascinating.
Acquiring a language is a tedious process. It can seem more like a chore, a game of should I learn today or should I just do something else? Sigh
But Dr. Krashen’s language acquisition theories might be onto something, don’t you think? Learning a language should be fun and in some way it should happen naturally. Try to engage in meaningful interactions like reading exciting stories and relevant news articles, even talking with friends and family in a different language. Indulge in interesting and easy to understand language activities, and by then you might already have slowly started acquiring your target language!
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2. The natural order hypothesis 12 (a) Transitional forms 14 3. The Monitor hypothesis 15 (a) Individual variation in Monitor use 18 4. The input hypothesis 20 (a) Statement of the hypothesis 20 (b) Evidence supporting the hypothesis 22 5. The Affective Filter hypothesis 30 B. The Causative Variable in Second Language Acquisition 32 1.
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For this research, according to one of Krashen's hypotheses, Comprehensible Input Hypothesis is based on the input Hajimia et al (2020), learners' understanding of a language will increase with ...
The natural order hypothesis The natural order hypothesis is based on research findings (Stephen Krashen, 1988; et al.) which suggested that the acquisition of grammatical structures follows a "natural order" which is predictable. The input hypothesis The input hypothesis is Stephen Krashen's attempt to explain how the learner acquires a ...
classroom practice. However, this theory must be adapted according to the different situations in which students experience language acquisition. Before analyzing what I believe is a useful adaptation of Krashen's theory, I will briefly review his hypothesis. 2. Krashen's Five Proposals 2.1 Learning/Acquisition Distinction Hypothesis
These variables include: motivation, self-confidence and anxiety. Krashen claims that learners with high motivation, self-confidence, a good self-image, and a low level of anxiety are better equipped for success in second language acquisition. Low motivation, low self-esteem, and debilitating anxiety can combine to 'raise' the affective filter ...
Lifang Wei. Abstract—This paper provides a critical evaluation of Krashen's Monitor Model, the influential theory in second language acquisition. On the basis of providing a detailed explanation of all the five hypotheses in the model and the Krashen's evidence to support them, the paper evaluates the contributions of the theory, and ...
This paper aims at revealing the factors that contribute to children's language acquisition of either their first or second language. The affective filter hypothesis (Krashen, 2003) as the underlying framework of this paper is used to see how children's perception towards the language input take a role in the process of acquisition. 25 lecturers in the Faculty of Letters, State University of ...
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The acquirer must concentrate on the exact form of the language. The acquirer must set aside some time to review and apply the language rules in a conversation. Although this is a tricky one, because in regular conversations there's hardly enough time to ensure correctness of the language. 3. Natural Order Hypothesis.
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Stephen Krashen System 26: 175-182, 1998. The comprehensible output (CO) hypothesis states that we acquire language when we attempt to transmit a message but fail and have to try again. Eventually, we arrive at the correct form of our utterance, our conversational partner finally understands, and we acquire the new form we have produced.
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