CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Language Acquisition / Multilingualism · medium
Which of the following statements is TRUE of language learning?
A.First language interferes in the learning of second language.
B.First language supports the learning of second language.✓ Correct
C.Language learning has nothing to do with content learning.
D.Every language is different and learning of languages is also discreet.
Explanation
Modern language pedagogy and research (especially Cummins' interdependence hypothesis) shows that the first language (L1) supports and facilitates the learning of a second language (L2). Skills, concepts, and metalinguistic awareness developed in L1 transfer to L2 learning. The older 'interference' view has been largely replaced by this supportive view. Hence option (2) is correct.
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