Answer to Question #312010 in English for Sphesihle Zuma

Question

During a discussion about additional language acquisition among our colleagues in the Department of Language Education, Arts and Culture, it became clear that colleagues disagree on two matters regarding additional language acquisition. One group is of the opinion that there is a difference between additional language acquisition and the learning of an additional language while the other group contends that it is not possible to make such a distinction. In addition, some people believe that there is a critical period for language acquisition, while others believe that there is no such thing.

1.3.2 Explain how you would adhere to each of these five principles when teaching English as a

first additional language in the IP. (20)

1.4 Discuss the communicative approach to additional language teaching by linking the

communicative approach to the role that input, interaction and output play in additional

language teaching.

Answer 1

1.3.2 In order to adhere to the principles of teaching English as the first language;

Identify the learning objectives.

Plan the specific learning activities

Plan to assess student understanding

Plan to sequence the lesson in an engaging and meaningful manner

Create a realistic timeline

Plan for a lesson closure.

1.4 The communicative approach (CA) , is an approach to language teaching that emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study. The importance of input and interaction has been perceived to be necessary in second language acquisition. Theoretically, the 'right size and form' of input and the appropriate frequency of interaction will be likely to result in more effective second language acquisition.