Definition of Theories
Theories are ideas generated to support or explain specific facts. Most theories are not proven to be true even though the owners present them as facts. Some of the views will be discussed below:
Acquisition learning is a theory that argues that an individual can learn a language in two different ways. In other words, it merely means the ability of a person to adapt to a particular native language through absorption. For instance, children tend to imitate and later reinforce whatever they have heard from their seniors. Acquisition learning can be expressed through three theories, namely: information processing model, interactionist model, and behaviorist model. The natural order Hypothesis can be defined as the consistency and rules of grammar acquisition by which children learn their first or even second language in a predictable order. The monitor hypothesis explains that the learned system of a learner is responsible for determining, checking, and monitoring what the learner is speaking out.
The Input Hypothesis can be defined as a collection of hypotheses or a second language association that establishes the primary importance and significance of the comprehensible input that the language learners are familiar with. The theory also explains that knowing a language can only depend on the learner’s interest and passion. However, when the learner is subjected to stress and a negative attitude, it can be hectic adapting to the new language. The Affective Filter hypothesis explains that some affective variables such as personal traits and motivation influence a learner’s second language acquisition. It is the learner’s responsibility to determine whether they will learn the language or not (Apriana, 2015).
Comprehensive input refers to a mechanism whereby the learners are not conversant with the language and structuring the words used even though they can understand the message conveyed (Guo, 2016). Finally, the Zone of Proximal Development can be defined as the difference is observed when a learner makes their own decision fueled by emotions and when they are advised by experts, adults, or even their peers.
To conclude, the paper defined the different forms of theories that are generally associated with language adoption. Scholars should come up with ideas that are valid to enhance
References
Apriana, E. Z. (2015). Contributing factor Toward First and Second Language. Indonesia: Researcggate.net. Retrieved from https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=affective+filter+hypothesis+2015&btnG=
Guo, C. (2016). Construction of the Indexes of DEA used in Comprehensive Evaluation. Nanjing: NCKI. Retrieved from https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=comprehensive+input+theory&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart