Question

What is the key difference between acquisition and learning according to Krashen?

• A. Acquisition is formal; learning is informal.
• B. Acquisition is conscious; learning is subconscious.
• C. Acquisition is subconscious; learning is conscious and rule-based.
• D. Acquisition involves memorization; learning involves conversation.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Acquisition is subconscious; learning is conscious and rule-based.

Krashen defines acquisition as a subconscious process similar to first language development, where focus is on communication. Learning, on the other hand, is a conscious process where rules are studied and applied deliberately.