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Which of Krashen's hypotheses is only concerned with acquisition, not learning ?

AThe acquisition learning hypothesis

BThe monitor hypothesis

CThe input hypothesis

DThe natural order hypothesis

Answer:

C. The input hypothesis

Read Explanation:

  • The input hypothesis is only concerned with acquisition not learning.
  • "Humans acquired language only way-by understanding messages or by receiving comprehensible input". 
  • Learners improve and progress along the "natural order" when they receive L2 comprehensible input".

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