Question

What is a core belief of the Humanistic Approach in L2 acquisition?

• A. Grammatical accuracy should be prioritized above all else.
• B. Learners should be emotionally secure and actively engaged
• C. Input needs to be slightly above the learner's current level (i+1).
• D. Learners are passive recipients of linguistic information.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Learners should be emotionally secure and actively engaged

• The Humanistic Approach focuses on the whole person, not just cognitive skills.

• It promotes low-anxiety, emotionally safe environments for better learning outcomes.

• Personal interest and self-expression are seen as key to motivation.