Characteristics of good language learners Flashcards
What is correlation?
The correlation is an indication of how likely it is that learners with high scores on the motivation questionnaire will also have high scores on the language test.
What are kinaesthetic learners?
These learners need physical action such as miming or role-play to help the learning process
What is working (or short-term) memory?
The type of memory that refers to the active processing of information.
What are learning styles?
It is the individual’s preferred way of absorbing, processing and retaining new information and skills.
Who appears to learn faster in the early stages of second language development?
On tests administered when learners had been in the
country for less than ayeaf,adolescents were by far the most successful learners
What are learner beliefs?
Second language learners often have their own beliefs of how their instruction should be delivered.
What are the two factors motivation has been defined with?
The learners’ communicative needs and their attitude towards the second language community
What is tension?
It is a neutral term for anxiety, which makes the learning process easier. It provides the right amount of motivation and focus to succeed.
