To answer one of these questions:
1. According to Stephen Krashen, “we all acquire language the same way” (Rounds, 2010). What did Krashen
probably mean by that and how far and in what way/s might he be correct? In your answer, explain, compare
and evaluate ideas from two or more theories or approaches to SLA.
2. Which SLA approaches and theories do you find most convincing and what are the implications for language
teachers and learners? In your answer, explain, compare and evaluate ideas from at least two theories or
approaches to SLA.
3. What is effective language learning and how is it done? In your answer, explain, compare and evaluate ideas
from at least two theories or approaches to SLA.
4. What does the study of SLA tell us about the nature of language and how we use it? In your answer, explain,
compare and evaluate ideas from at least two theories or approaches to SLA.