Krashens Input Hypothesis

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Krashens Input Hypothesis
Summary of main claims
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1.The acquisitionlearning hypothesis

• According to Krashen there are two independent
  knowledge systems the acquired system and the
  learned system
• Learning is less important than acquisition

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2.The monitor hypothesis

• Encapsulate the relation between acquisition and
  learning
• The monitor is considered to act in a planning,
  editing, and correcting function

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3.The natural order hypothesis

• Present progressive -ing
• Plural -s
• Copula
• Auxiliary be
• Articles the and a
• Irregular past forms
• Regular past -ed
• Third person singular present
• Possessives
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  (1977
  Krashen)

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4.The input hypothesis

• What is i?
• ? i is a learners current level of competency
• What is i1?
• ? learners current level with little beyond
  level 1
• It is comprehensive input. But if the level
  is added 2 or 3, learner will be overwhelmed.

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5.The affective filter hypothesis

• Affective Filter An imaginary barrier which
  prevents learners from acquiring language from
  the input.
• When is the AF up or down?
• Up? Low motivation, low self-esteem, high anxiety
• Down? High motivation, high sel-esteem, low
  anxiety