Second Language Acquisition: Krashen’s Monitor Model and the Natural Approach

Abstract

The second language can be defined as any other language which is learned or acquired after their first language or their mother tongue. Learning or acquiring a second language can be a difficult task for anybody that wishes to speak or write in a language other than their first language. Teachers should have the basic knowledge of second language acquisition theories to provide a comprehensive teaching and learning environment to students. One of the most applied and well-accepted theories is Stephen’s Krashen’s theory of second language acquisition. The present study was carried out as an observation on students to address the importance of Krashen’s Monitor Model and the Natural Approach in the stages of second language development to ensure effective teaching of the second language. The findings show that the cause of the input factor should be taken into consideration when teaching a second language/foreign language. The findings also indicated that cooperative learning can be a good method for students to get comprehensible input from their classmates.

Kefahaman Dan Kesediaan Guru Dalam Pengajaran Kemahiran Bertutur Bahasa Melayu Di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan

“…Disebabkan itu, Krashen merasakan pemantauan perlu dikawal. Jika maklumat itu tidak sepadan, perubahan maklumat yang betul akan dilakukan (Hajimia, Singh, Chethiyar & Chethiyar. 2020).…”

Instaread to Enhance Reading Comprehension and Improve Vocabulary Learning among Form 4 ESL Learners

“…Learning Hypothesis, Monitor Hypothesis, Input Hypothesis, Natural Order Hypothesis and the Affective Filter Hypothesis (Krashen, 1985). For this research, according to one of Krashen's hypotheses, Comprehensible Input Hypothesis is based on the input Hajimia et al (2020), learners' understanding of a language will increase with more comprehensible inputs and make the learning meaningful. Wu (2010) stated Krashen's Input Hypothesis was a notable idea in the acquisition of a second language.…”

The Measurement of Validity, Stability and Consistency in Essay Writing Structuring Techniques Based on Interactive Multimedia Graphic: A Case-Study in Malaysia

“…This skill refers to the ability of students to write meaningful words and sentences in expressing ideas through various creative and critical writing (Ayob, 2019a). Writing is related to knowledge and personal experience which can be portrayed through the correct usage of grammatical sentences, punctuation, correct spelling, clear and neat writing (Hajimia et al, 2019a;2019b;Hajimia, 2020). Besides that, writing is closely related to the formation of writing symbols in a language.…”

“…From the perspective of importance in the writing skills, in terms of essay writing, it is prone to these symbols especially when it involves developing knowledge-based on high-order thinking. On another note, from the aspect of curriculum research, the importance of writing skills is not only to answer exam questions, write reports and assignments but also to meet the needs in daily life and professionalism in the workplace (Hajimia, 2020).…”