06.24.13 ~ Richard-Amato, Chapter 3
This chapter discussed many different aspects of language acquisition. It opened by describing how learning L1 is similar to learning L2 in some ways. Then the chapter went on to talk about the different models of second language acquisition, ending by championing Vygotsky's model. One thing that surprised me about this chapter was the discussion of the "silent period" some L2 learners go through when starting out. The chapter cited several studies that concluded that students who are allowed a silent period ultimately make greater achievements in L2 than students who are forced to start speaking right away. While I of course knew that some students might go through this silent period, the study results surprised me. I will certainly remember this in the future.
This chapter discussed many different aspects of language acquisition. It opened by describing how learning L1 is similar to learning L2 in some ways. Then the chapter went on to talk about the different models of second language acquisition, ending by championing Vygotsky's model. One thing that surprised me about this chapter was the discussion of the "silent period" some L2 learners go through when starting out. The chapter cited several studies that concluded that students who are allowed a silent period ultimately make greater achievements in L2 than students who are forced to start speaking right away. While I of course knew that some students might go through this silent period, the study results surprised me. I will certainly remember this in the future.
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