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References Arnon, I., & Christiansen, M. H. (under review). Building blocks of language learning. Babbel. (2016). Discover a new language experience. Retrieved from https://www.babbel.com Bucher, A. (2014, July 14). Motivation in many languages: How Duolingo supports competence for language-learners [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.amybucherphd.com/motivation-in-many-languages-how-duolingo-supports-competence-for-language-learners/ Codrea-Rado, A. (2014, February 21). Can I successfully learn a language […]
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Introduction Learning a new language? Or teaching a second language? Facing difficulties in learning or teaching a second language? What are some of the strategies in language learning? Here, we will be exploring some tips and tricks in language learning suited to different personality types. We will also look at ways teachers can apply the […]
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Overview In this blog, we will be discussing the differences that age can cause in language learning and how these differences can affect the mastery of a new language. According to Arnon and Christiansen, adults and children show differences in proficiency as well as time taken for mastery of language (Arnon and Christiansen, 2012). By […]
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The Influence of Cognates on Second Language Acquisition Introduction Ever encountered a similar looking word in another language that you have come across on a sign or heard someone foreign speaking it ? Most probably a similar word in your own language came to mind and more often than not, that word is likely […]
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The Interaction Hypothesis: Why You Shouldn’t Learn Languages Alone By Chelsea Kung Chi Yee, Connie Soon Kang Ning, & Seth Lim Jun Hua; AY2016/17 Semester 1. Overview Hi there! Welcome to our WikiChapter. Within this chapter, you will find information about the Interaction Hypothesis. In particular, you will be able to learn about the following sections: What is […]
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Speech Perception and Production Training Overview In this post, we examine the various methods of training for speech perception and production for second language learners. Native-like pronunciation and listening comprehension are arguably the most difficult aspects of learning a second language, as shown by the rarity with which learners can attain native-like accents in the […]
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Cross-linguistics influences on SLA Overview In this blog, we examine ways in relation to how cross-linguistics aspects influence one’s ability in acquiring a second language. We will be referencing data obtained from three various studies which focus on L2 acquisition in children, the use of L2 English (in literature) as well as the effect of […]
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Overview Before we get started, please take a moment to enjoy this heartwarming video that illustrates the life of a deaf family! Next, here are three sentences we got from literatures to give you an idea of our topic: “The hearing loss itself acts as a drastic filter on the linguistic data, and information obtained […]
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