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1. The definition of “Learning” and “Acquisition”

- Learning: is conscious learning, refers to studying a language through formal
instructions and following theoretical methods.
- Acquisition: is subconscious learning, is considered a first-hand exposure to a language.
Here, students learn via practical knowledge.
2. Which one is in a more relaxed setting? Roughly – tuned input or Finely – tuned
input?
Roughly – tuned input is in a more relaxed setting. It is comprehensible, even if it was
slightly above their productive level. Finely – tuned input focuses on consious learning of
a specific point: the pronunciation of a word, the constrast in the uses of two verb tenses,
new vocabulary.
3. Conprehensible input
It is linguistic input that can be understood by the listener even though the listener does
not understand the entire vocabulary and structure.
4. What was the study at the University of Essex (The UK)?
- According to Dick Allwright and his colleagues, all that anybody needs to learn a new
language are those three elements: exposure, motivation, and oppotunities for use.
- In the course, students were given tasks to do outside the classroom which involved them
in speaking and reading: real tasks for which the teachers gave no language training,
advice or, curcially, correction. Students also took part in communication games where
the only objective was to complete the task using all and any language at their disposal.
- The results, everyone enjoyed the process far more (especially the teachers) and the
students’ progress appeared to have bên more impressive than in previous years.