Question

What does the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis suggest?

• A. Acquisition is a conscious process, while learning is subconscious.
• B. Acquisition is a subconscious process, learning is conscious
• C. Acquisition primarily occurs in formal classroom settings, while learning happens through natural exposure.
• D. Acquisition focuses on explicit rule memorization, and learning focuses on implicit language patterns.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Acquisition is a subconscious process, learning is conscious

• Krashen distinguishes between natural acquisition (like how children learn their first language) and formal learning.