2. Tell the difference between learning and teaching? Explain what kind of learner are you?

19. Why is Age a crucial factor in language acquisition? Explain it giving examples of your two age stages of your life?( now and when you were 10 )

Everybody agrees that age is a crucial factor in language learning. However to which extent age is an important factor still remains an open question. A plethora of elements can influence language learning: biological factors, mother tongue, intelligence, learning surroundings, emotions, motivation and last but not least: the age factor.

Now it is very easy to learn a language, because there are various manuals on it, it was not difficult even at the age of ten.

20. Foreign language anxiety is caused by three factors related to performance: 1) fear of negative evaluation, 2) communication apprehension, and 3) test anxiety.

21 Ausubel described 2 types of learning: rote learning and meaningful learning. Tell the difference between them.

Rote learning refers to things that can be, or are memorized, usually by continued repetition, and does not require/involve understanding. ... Meaningful or conceptual learning refers to learning with understanding attached; it is the ability to relate new information to prior knowledge.

22 There are two types of motivation? What are they and tell the differences between them by giving examples.

Intrinsic motivation: This is when motivation comes from "internal" factors to meet personal needs. We do things we do because we enjoy them, not because we have to. ...

​Extrinsic motivation: This is when motivation comes from "external" factors that are given or controlled by others. Salary or praise are good examples.

Intrinsic motivation involves doing something because it's personally rewarding to you. Extrinsic motivation involves doing something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment.