Functions of Language
First Language Acquisition
Krashen
100

This first function of language is how we use language in naming.

What is the referential function?

100

Children language development is this kind of phenomenon, from here to Timbuktu.

What is universal?

100

This hypothesis comes in two parts, one of which is subconscious and the other is conscious.

What is the Acquisition/Learning Hypothesis?

200

This function of language has to do with how we explain our thoughts.

What is the expressive function?

200

Early speech is often referred to as this since it only includes the keywords.

What is telegraphic?

200

This hypothesis has to do with how language comes to us in steps.

What is the Natural Order Hypothesis?

300

The referential function of language can usually be found in this kind of lesson.  Most people like using flashcards.

What is vocabulary?

300

Different these can make someone talk with a different register.

What is context or norms?

300

This hypothesis has to do with how we actively think about our language skills while utilizing them.

What is the Monitor Hypothesis?

400

This function of language allows us to vary our language for social purposes.

What is the integrative function?
400

He claimed that humans have a language acquisition device within their brains.

Who is Chomsky?

400

This hypothesis has to do with how we exactly get our new language information.

What is the Input Hypothesis?

500

This is a particular form of a language that includes choices of syntax, vocabulary, or pronunciation.  It is also where the cash is at.

What is a register?

500

Brown view language acquisition as this kind of job, almost like being an intern.

What is an apprenticeship?

500

This hypothesis has to do with what may actually block our intake of new language skills.

What is the Affective Filter Hypothesis?