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altibaby

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What do experts say about the ways that a student learns a second language? There are several theories about secondlanguage acquisition. Explain two such theories, as discussed in the chapter.
 
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Question 2

An approach in which students are encouraged to use both their native language and English in the learning process is called
 
  a. submersion bilingualism.
  b. immersion bilingualism.
  c. subtractive bilingualism.
  d. additive bilingualism.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but responses should include a brief discussion of two theories about second-language acquisition (such as those by B.F. Skinner, Noam Chomsky, Stephen Krashen, or Jim Cummin) and key vocabulary raised in the chapter (i.e. monitor model and acquisition-learning hypothesis).

Answer to Question 2

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