4. The Basic Principles of LanguageThe Basic Principles of Language
LearningLearning
Language learning is
1. a developmental process.
2. an active process.
3. a decision-making process.
4. not just a matter of linguistic knowledge.
5. not the learners first experience with
language.
6. an emotional experience.
7. incidental.
8. not systematic.
5. Second Language Learning isSecond Language Learning is
a Developmental Processa Developmental Process
Comprehension
Learning
9. The most important factor
Language processing activity
Learning
activity
Learning
activity
Speaking
skills,
writing
skills
Cognitive
capacities and
knowledge of the
world
Application
11. Language learning is a decision-Language learning is a decision-
making processmaking process
The teacher made all
the decisions
Avoiding all
possibilities of error
Learners must be
decision - makers
The process of
developing relies upon
a train of learner
decisions
13. Language learning is not just aLanguage learning is not just a
matter of linguistic knowledgematter of linguistic knowledge
the learners
conceptual/
cognitive
capacities
the learners
linguistic level
The second
language
learner
Conceptually
and
cognitevely
mature
Linguistically
infant
15. Language learning is not the learners
first experience with the language
SECOND
LANGUAGE
LEARNING
specific forms,
words or concepts
of the target
language
what
communication
is and how it is
used
DO NOT KNOW
KNOW
17. Learning language is anLearning language is an
emotional experienceemotional experience
Use pair and group work
Give time to think
Put emphasis on the process of getting an
answer
Attitude, aptitude, ability
Make interest primary considerations
21. LanguageLanguage LearningLearning ItselfItself
isis NOTNOT systematicsystematic
What may guarantee learning?
Systematizing KnowledgeSystematizing Knowledge
A Learner Must Create an Internal SystemA Learner Must Create an Internal System
An ExternalAn External
System May HelpSystem May Help