3.Language acquisition

 

The Journey from Babble to Fluency:  Language Acquisition.

“Language is best taught when it is being used to transmit messages, not when it is explicitly taught for conscious learning”.

-Stephen D. Krashen

 Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

 It is a multifaceted process that begins at a very young age. Infants are born with the capacity to learn language, and they start acquiring their first language, often referred to as their native or mother tongue, from the moment they are born.

 The role of caregivers is crucial in language acquisition. Their ability to provide language exposure and interaction significantly impacts language development. More exposure to language leads to faster acquisition.

 Instructional exposure significantly aids language acquisition in adults. They can consciously learn vocabulary, grammar rules, and pronunciation. Proper instruction enhances adult language learning effectiveness despite a slower pace than children.

 Various theories have been proposed to explain the process of language acquisition. The behaviorist perspective, associated with B.F. Skinner, suggests that language is learned through environmental factors and reinforcement. According to this view, children acquire language through imitation, repetition, and reinforcement of correct speech.

 In conclusion, Language acquisition is a process that requires active participation, whether it be through exposure, instruction, or interaction.

 -Submitted by  Fathima Nida MC.

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Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

 Language acquisition usually starts in early childhood, but can occur at any age. The acquisition system is the way that children learn their first language. No one explains the language to a child until after the child has already acquired and used it. Children develop linguistic skills through a blend of innate abilities, exposure to language, and social interaction. They start by listening to others around them and imitating sounds, words, and sentences. The famous linguist Albert Costa, in his book “The Bilingual Brain,” aptly noted, “The next time you see a baby, remember that there is a powerful statistical computer in front of you,” emphasizing the remarkable cognitive prowess inherent in language acquisition.

  References

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