The input Hypothesis

The inputHypothesis

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INDEX

Part I

Part II

Introduction

The relationship with other theories

Part III

Part IV

The silence period

introduction

Stephen Krashen is an expert in the field of linguistics, specializing in theories of language acquisition and development.

Krashen's theory of second language acquisition consists of five main hypotheses:

• The Acquisition-Learning hypothesis;
• The Monitor hypothesis;
• The Input hypothesis;
• and the Affective Filter hypothesis;
• The Natural Order hypothesis.

The Input hypothesis is Krashen's attempt to explain how the learner acquires a second language – how second language acquisition takes place. The Input hypothesis is only concerned with 'acquisition', not 'learning'.

We may thus state parts (1) and (2) of the input hypothesis as follows:

We acquire by understanding language that contains structure it beyond our current level of competence (i + 1). This is done with the help of context or extra-linguistic information.

Third part

When communication is successful, when the input is understood and there is enough of it, i + 1 will be provided automatically.

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Fourth part

Production ability emerges. It is not taught directly.

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Evidence from second language acquisition: simple codes.

Important similarities.

Acquirer

Foreigner-talk

Foreigner-talk and teacher-talk are not made for the purpose of language teaching, but are made for the purpose of communication

Teacher -talk

Interlanguage talk

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B. Evidence supporting the hypothesis

"Caretaker speech", the modifications that parents and others make when talking to young children.

"Roughly-tuned" "caretaker speech is not precisely adjusted to the level of each child,.

The "here and now" feature provides extra-linguistic support (context)

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• TPR "The comprehension approach"

• The trace theory

The SILENT PERIOD

The silent period hypothesis is the idea that when a language is learned, there should be a period in which the learner is not expected to actively produce any language.

This is based on observations of a listening period in infants when they learn a first language.

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