Second reading assignment- Introduction to didactics- CERP del Este

Unit 2: Theories of Language Acquisition

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1)Describe theories of first language acquisition

2)According to Lightbown, describe theories of second language acquistion
3)According to Brwon, what is communicative competence and what are its
components?
4) According to the CEFR, what are the levels of competence?

Unit 3: Learner - Factors that Affect Language Learning

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1)According to Harmer, describe the generalities about the learner.
2) With reference to Lightbown &Spada describe the importance of the role of age,
intelligence, aptitude, personality of learners in the learning process.
2)According to Brown, what are learning styles and strategies?
3)According to Brown, what is motivation and why is it important?
4With reference to Brown, describe types of motivation.