2. There are plenty of
myths on language
learning, most of
which are
speculations which
cannot claim any sort
of scientific or logical
bases
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3. So, we hereby make a glance at such myths, and
what really are the true factors about such myths,
shall we?
LET US HAVE GLANCE
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4. Learning different
languages in the same
way i.e. by using the
language in one’s own
communication
Learning a second
language is an
entirely different
process from learning
one’s native
language.
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5. Older Learners are more
effective than younger, as
language learning
requires more
understanding and
generalization
Younger children are
more
effective language
learners
than older learners
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6. Foreign Language can be
learnt by using it in all
subject classrooms, as
language learning is a skill
developmental process
Foreign Language
can be learnt by
teaching it in an
exclusive class,
specially arranged for
it
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7. Students from all language
and cultural
backgrounds are equally
capable of
learning English
Students from some
countries
are better language learners
than students from other
countries.
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8. Content learning and
language learning should
go together, as it provides
more natural and dynamic
learning of language
Until students learn
English,
there is no point in trying
to
teach them content area
subjects.
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9. Oral learning and learning
through printed materials
should go together for
better understanding of
language.
Learners need a strong
grasp
of oral English before they
are
exposed to print
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10. Studies show that students
from such social
backgrounds are more
effective communicators,
when given opportunity to
speak in their own language.
Deficit Theory
Students from poor
economic and cultural
background do struggle
when learning a new
language, as they are not
able to use even their mother
tongue effectively
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11. Usage of the accurate
grammar, not learning its
rules, is the key factor in
learning any language.( not
the terms, but the correcft
usage matters)
Language can be learnt only
by learning the grammatical
rules of a language.
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12. Hathib KK
Asst. Professor of education
Keyi Sahib Training College
Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala
India
http://philohathib.yolasite.com/
Thank You
