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Protected: Chapter 1: Introduction to Qualitative Research
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Writing a paragraph
What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a distinct section of a piece of writing that consists of one or more sentences grouped together and centered around a specific topic or idea. Typically, a paragraph begins with a topic sentence that introduces the main point or theme, followed by supporting sentences that provide more details,…
Chapter 8 – Motivation in SLA
Chapter 8 covers various aspects of motivation in language learning. The chapter begins by discussing the different types of motivation, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how they affect language learning. Intrinsic motivation is defined as the desire to engage in an activity for its own sake, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors…
Chapter 7 – Foreign language aptitudes
This chapter explores the concept of language aptitude, which refers to the cognitive and perceptual abilities that facilitate second language (L2) learning and processing. The chapter covers the following topics. First, it introduces the three main dimensions of human psychology that are relevant for L2 learning: cognition (how information is processed and learned by the mind),…
Chapter 6 – Cognition and Language Acquisition
Chapter 6 provides an overview of important cognition and information processing concepts in second language acquisition (SLA). The chapter highlights the role of practice in skill acquisition and discusses Skill Acquisition Theory, which explains how learners move from novice to expert levels in a particular domain. The chapter also delves into the different types of…
Chapter 5 – Development of learner language
Chapter 5 focuses on the cognitive approach to language learning and the various perspectives that fall under it. The chapter begins by discussing the general cognitive approach and how it differs from the behaviorist approach. It then explores the development of learner language from the perspectives of cognitivists, with a focus on the role of…
Protected: Chapter 4 – Linguistic environment & Input hypothesis
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Protected: Chapter 3 – Language Development in Children
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