Supporting Comprehensible Input Videos

    • Who is this old man? He is Dr. Stephen Krashen… He is the most cited applied linguistics professor of the world. The Michael Jordon of foreign language acquisition in front a room of polyglots (people who can speak multiple languages) conference
    • TV is perfect Input-https://youtu.be/EJi7RPDgJD8?si=B-LBvsvIEmwbVJmr
  2. Language Researcher: “Do not focus so much on language learning.” | Dr. Jeff McQuillan https://youtu.be/u64yuQyKdk8?si=sT5Q8Aq1POuyOVWu
  3. https://backseatlinguist.com/blog/fundamentals-of-language-acquisition-two-talks/ 
  4. TPRS Chinese – https://youtu.be/D9jKfHRZQfs?si=PJ-kApa7IK0uc0GO
  5. How To Learn How To Learn Japanese (Or Any Other Language) https://youtu.be/ikm_gL7-mZs?si=6Iu6i0q08aAS7fKy
  6.  
    Talking With Stephen Krashen: How Do We Acquire Language?  https://youtu.be/_VYfpL6lcjE?si=XSN-xgr2qNCtLPKS 
  7. Another Infamous Polyglot – Steve Kauffman – https://youtu.be/Q5kXZFOydRc?si=ZzDC-6q60cUs9tOQ
  8. Global Parenting AskTetsu Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@AskTetsu
  9. Multilingual Parenting – 
  10. https://www.youtube.com/@Multilingualparenting
  11. https://multilingualparenting.com/
  12. Raising Multilinguals-
  13. https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingMultilingualsLIVE
  14. they have a facebookgroup…
  15. Linguist: Why Schools FAIL At Teaching Languages | Dr. Rebecca Adamshttps://youtu.be/bX8w6tq54Ro?si=rDAWhPAuKPMixn_z

  16. Professor Shows How To Learn Languages | Dr. Barry Lee Reynolds https://youtu.be/QxwA8C2wBjk?si=AzJvv1CLofbhBi_y 

    • Input For Language Learning | Professor Paul Nation https://youtu.be/QAl7Yx2v5OQ?si=2BFhdVDicLjpz-Mr
    • The Case Against Comprehensible Input (5 Arguments)      https://youtu.be/3gpstXtkqPU?si=tr25YhUDTwxNqrKb
    • https://youtu.be/o_XVt5rdpFY?si=-gKAZlW94KUhAUWq
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    • Stephen Krashen’s theory of second language acquisition has **five main hypotheses**:

      ### 1. Acquisition–Learning Hypothesis

      – **Acquisition**: A subconscious process, similar to how children pick up their first language (through meaningful interaction, not focusing on rules).

      – **Learning**: A conscious process, where we study grammar rules, vocabulary lists, etc.

      – **Key claim**: Only **acquisition** leads to real language competence; **learning** acts only as a monitor (see Hypothesis 3).

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      ### 2. Natural Order Hypothesis

      – Language structures are acquired in a **predictable order**, not randomly.

      – This order:

        – Is **similar across learners**, regardless of their first language.

        – **Cannot be changed** simply by teaching grammar in a different sequence.

      – Implication: Teaching something early doesn’t guarantee learners will immediately acquire it.

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      ### 3. Monitor Hypothesis

      – The **“Monitor”** is the conscious grammar system that edits language output.

      – It:

        – Uses learned rules to **correct** or **polish** what we say/write.

        – Works best when:

          1. There is enough **time**,

          2. The learner **knows the rules**, and

          3. The learner **focuses on form** (correctness), not just meaning.

      – Overuse (over-monitoring) can make speech slow and hesitant; underuse can lead to many errors.

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      ### 4. Input Hypothesis (“i + 1”)

      – We acquire language when we understand **comprehensible input** that is:

        – Slightly above our current level:  

          $$ \text{input} = i + 1 $$

      – “i” = what we already know; “+1” = the next step in difficulty.

      – Focus is on **understanding messages**, not on producing language or memorizing rules.

      – Production (speaking/writing) **emerges naturally** after sufficient input.

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