Stephen Krashen (1985) is an expert in the field of
linguistics, specializing in theories of language
acquisition and development. Much of his research has
involved the study of non-English and bilingual
language acquisition. In a brief mention of Krashen's
widely known and well-accepted theory of second
language acquisition, which has had a large impact in
all areas of second language research and teaching, it is
correct to say that it is made of five hypotheses, which
are presented below. Considering all the 5 (five)
hypotheses provided by Krashen in his Acquisition
Theory, match the second column by using the
information provided in the first, then check the correct
answer.
(A) The Natural Order hypothesis.
(B) The Affective Filter hypothesis.
(C) The Acquisition-Learning hypothesis
(D) The Monitor hypothesis
(E) The Input hypothesis
( ) This hypothesis reinforces that our ability to
produce statements in another language is the
result of unconscious knowledge and that
conscious knowledge has the function of editing
and correcting the output (oral productions).
( ) According to this hypothesis, learners who are
poorly motivated, insecure, anxious and with low
self-esteem would be prevented from connecting
the input with the LAD (Language Acquisition
Device).
( ) This hypothesis predicts that there is only one
way to acquire the language: understanding
messages.
( ) This hypothesis predicts that there are two ways
to develop a second language. The first one
would be unconscious and the second one would
be conscious.
( ) This hypothesis suggests that we acquire the rules
of a language regardless of how these rules are
taught in the classroom.