Transcript Fluency in use of L2?

Samples of Learner language;
Development of overall ability to communicate?
Fluency in use of L2?
SLA hasn’t focused on communicative aspects of
LD
SLA – formal features of language (linguistics)
Pronunciation of L2 – change of accents
Usage of words – to build-up vocabulary
Focus on grammar of L2
Plurals or relative clause – development of
learner’s ability over time.
Goals of SLA;
Description of L2 acquisition
Explanation – identifying the external
and internal factors
External factor – social milieu, social
condition, input.
What type of input facilitates learning?
Simplified input or authentic language?
Internal factor – cognitive
mechanism enable to extract
information.
L2 learners – enormous amount of
knowledge, general knowledge
about the world, communication
strategies, knowledge of how
language in general works.
Inbuilt constraints on what is grammatically
possible.
Language Aptitude – difference in the rate to
learn L2.
Goals of SLA – description of how L2
acquisition proceeds, explain the process, why
learners better
Case Studies
It is detailed study of a learner's acquisition of
an L2.
Longitudinal – collection of samples of the
learner’s speech or writing over a period of time,
years.
Was usage of English –
formulas-fixed expressions
such as “Hi! How’s it?”,
“Whaddya want?”, “I dunno
why”.
He was adept at identifying
phrases, practiced consciously
Phrases helped him to develop
his fluency
Success as a
communicator
Skilled conversationalist,
effective negotiator
Skilled at repairing
communication
breakdowns