Rhea Sylvia Lagat
Teachers of English language require specialized training in order to prepare their students to succeed in academic English. Why do students need to understand their native language to address second-language acquisition? What is this theory that enables the students to develop this language?
Teachers of English language learners are aware that they face a unique challenge in order to help their students achieve the standards of this language. To enable English language learners succeed, teachers must possess a thorough understanding of the theory of English language.
Stephen Krashen, an expert in the field of linguistics, specializing in theories of language acquisition and development cited that theory of second-language acquisition gives a large impact in teaching the students to develop the language. This theory consists of five main hypotheses. The Acquisition-Learning distinction is the most fundamental of all the hypotheses in Krashen’s theory and the most widely known among linguists and language practitioners. The Natural Order Hypothesis: “Language rules are acquired in a predictable order, and certain grammatical rules of the language tend to be acquired before the others.” The Monitor Hypothesis: “The mind employs an editor, the monitor, which scans utterances for accuracy in order to make corrections”. This can only happen he enough wait time is allowed by the instructor. The Input Hypothesis: “Learners acquire language by “intaking” and understanding language that is a “little beyond” their current level of competence. The Affective Filter Hypothesis: “An individual’s emotions can directly interfere or assist in the learning of a new language…..Speaking out in a new language can result in anxiety, embarrassment, or anger. These negative emotions can create a kind of filter that blocks the learners’ ability to process new or difficult words”
Childrens’ ability to understand language develops faster than their ability to speak it. Receptive language is the ability to understand language, and expressive language is the ability to use language to communicate. All learners customarily rely on their mother tongue in learning English. The amount of the native language that students need depends on their proficiency and linguistic situation.
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