Identification
The personal characteristics and conditions that influence how effectively an individual can acquire a new language.
Learner Factors
Learners with low motivation are more likely to dedicate extra time to study.
False
It explains why some learners appear to “pick up” a language effortlessly, while others struggle even with extensive practice.
A. Motivation
B. Affective Filter
C. Aptitude
C. Aptitude
A metaphorical filter that blocks or allows language input to be processed.
Affective Filter
Older learners tend to acquire pronunciation and grammatical structures more naturally because their brains are more adaptable.
False
It is the ability to understand how words and sentences are structured.
A. Grammatical Sensitivity
B. Cognitive Development
C. Phonetic Coding Ability
A. Grammatical Sensitivity
The capacity to perceive, recognize, and remember speech sounds.
Phonetic Coding Ability
Age refers to the learner’s chronological stage of life.
True
Among are the most influential learner factors except:
A. Age
B. Prior Linguistic Knowledge
C. Motivation
B. Prior Linguistic Knowledge
The natural ability or talent a learner has for acquiring a new language, including memory, pattern recognition, and analytical skills.
Aptitude
Intrinsic Motivation is when learning is driven by external rewards such as grades, scholarships, jobs, or social approval.
False
A state of fear, anxiety, or insecurity that blocks comprehension and learning.
A. Low Affective Filter
B. Emotional Factors
C. High Affective Filter
C. High Affective Filter
The continuous effort and determination to practice and learn despite challenges.
Persistence
Grammar involves the rules governing sentence structure.
True
The brain’s ability to adapt, change, and form new neural connections; higher in children.
A. Plasticity
B. Neurological Maturity
C. Cognitive Development
A. Plasticity