“Topic 5: How Do People Learn to Write in a Second Language?” (Key Topics in SLA)
1. What is one way that writing systems can differ between languages?
2. What is one way that the English writing/spelling system can be especially challenging?
3. What is one way that the sound systems of languages can differ? How might that affect spelling?
4. What about different accents or dialects? How could different pronunciations of the same word cause confusion with spelling/writing?
5. How important do you think spelling and/or punctuation is in learning a second language?
“Topic 6: How Do Attitude and Motivation Help in Learning a Second Language?” (Key Topics in SLA)
6. According to the text, how might attitude toward a language and its community of speakers/users affect language learning?
7.What is the difference between integrative and instrumental orientation? What is an example of each?
8. What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? What is an example of each?
9. Reflecting on your own language learning experience, what motivated you? What de-motivated you?
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