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Behaviorist

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Theory says that children imitate adults and their language development is influenced by the reinforcement of their utterances from adults in their lives.

Innatist

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Theory says that children are born with special language learning mechanisms. This is called a Language Acquisition Device.

Interactionist

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Theory says that children learn language by interacting with their caregivers.

Common Underlying Proficiency

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Suggests that all languages share a common foundation. You can apply the rules you learned in a first language to a second language. This also suggests Linguistic Interdependence which says that one's proficiency in a first language will directly affect their development in proficiency of their second language.

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Language that allows for communication in social contexts that happen in everyday life. This language is context embedded so it can be acquired naturally. Proficiency in this language can take around two years.

Cognitive Academic Proficiency

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Language that is required for successful completion of academic tasks. This is context reduced so it can not be learned only in a natural environment. It must be taught. Proficiency takes longer; 5-7 years.

Language Functions

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In order for English language learners to fully develop pragmatics, they also need to engage in using different functions of language.

Instrumental

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Language used to get needs met.

Regulatory

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Language used to control the behavior of others.

Interactional

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Language used to collaborate and develop social relationships.

Personal

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Used to share stories and experiences.

Heuristic

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Used to investigate and seek knowledge.

Imaginative

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Used to pretend and create.

informative

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used to communicate ideas and information.

Divertive

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Used to have fun and tell jokes.

Exposure

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The amount and quality of exposure to the target language outside of formal learning environments significantly impact language acquisition. Regular interaction with proficient speakers, immersion experiences, and access to authentic materials enhance language development.

Language Input at Home

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The linguistic environment at home, including the language(s) spoken by family members, caregivers, and siblings, influences a learner's exposure to the target language and their proficiency level.

Community

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Opportunities for interaction with speakers of the target language in the community, such as cultural events, social gatherings, and language exchange programs, contribute to language acquisition by providing authentic communicative contexts.

Peer Influence

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Interactions with peers who speak the target language or are also learning it can motivate language practice, facilitate language exchange, and create supportive learning environments that foster language acquisition.

Socioeconomic Status

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Socioeconomic factors, such as family income, access to educational resources, and opportunities for travel and cultural experiences, can influence the extent and quality of language exposure and learning opportunities available to learners.