4:45 The interaction thing mainly relates to semantics too, which is a detraction from the chomskyan interest in the origins of syntax. As an example, the placement of a verb in a given languages grammatical system is something you program by remembering where it's supposed to be, this is indeed reinforced through interaction. As is the meaning, pronounciation and bending of words. But, the ability to differentiate between a noun and a verb in absence of stimuli is something unique to humans and indeed observable in childhood. Attempts to teach primates this have yielded nothing so far.
MisterPlanetarian Thank you for this! I don't think it's something really highlighted in the course but is a really good point to save for exam essays.
I watched this exact video 7 years ago to revise for my exam and now I have a 3 month old so came back to revise again!! Glad its still up, thank you for it :)
3:46 That's not under/over extension. Over extension is applying a specific word to its broader category e.g. "daddy" to all men rather than just a child's father. Whereas under extension is the opposite e.g. calling the family pet "dog" but not applying the word to other dogs. What you described is overgeneralization (where a child is applying a rule, in this case past tense "ed", without realizing that there are exceptions). This is also a virtuous error as the child has shown an underlying logic (the ed rule) which means learning has taken place. I'm still watching the rest of the video because so far its been useful and I think I can learn from it
Knightmare Artero Sorry about that. At the time, I was really confused about which was which. I intend to redo my earlier videos at some point so I will correct it then!
Really useful video : ) Question: what does 'relation between parental input and language acquisition (LA)' mean? I think they talked about it, like when infants cannot speak, parents use non-verbal interaction or easy verbal words to communicate with them, the interaction does influence LA. I have not completely understood that.
zain iqbal over extension is like calling every ball a 'football' due to connotations like it's round. Other examples are using 'daddy' for every man, over extending the use of the word. Under extending would be the opposite so having a pet dog but not calling any other dog a dog as it isn't the same as yours, under using the word
Basically, for a child, this all starts with his needs, first of all, he would look for the person, who always fulfills his or her needs, for example, mom or dad so he would like to say the name, like mommy or daddy. then what is his first need that is to drink than to eat, so he tries to learn the name, for example, milk etc, the next need goes on and on. so this all is based on the child's needs, without realizing that he is learning a language, the more he is exposed to the outside world the more things he see and these things come again into the circle of his needs, e.g what he likes for his playing, what is his choice for wearing etc...so its about both the interaction and the LAD....
This is a functional view of language acquisition, so is not to do with the LAD really. Functionalists state that children learn language because they realise it performs a communicative function. Chomsky is a nativist/generativist so believes that children learn language because it is innate in them to do so and it has nothing to do with the function of language. (Obviously these are the extreme views - there are some theorists who propose that certain elements of learning generally are innate, not language learning, and many more theories)
Hi Eleanor ! Thank you for this comprehensive and concise introduction to language acquisition theories. I have a question personally that I’d like to to shed some lights on. I’ve seen some language learning products that claim that if you give your baby their material at an early age, your baby can learn the language like native speakers do. After you’ve seen all the theories, do you think it’s possible for a baby to learn a language to a level similar to native speakers by just giving him books, DVD, CD, and advanced interactive learning tools, such as apps and talking pen until he is 6 or 7 ? Is there any study mentioning anything about this ? Thank you for reading my post. I from Taiwan, and am currently studying language acquisition as my hobby:)
In theory, it should be possible, but it isn't. The case study of Jim, the hearing child of deaf parents, is a classic example. They taught him minimal sign language but exposed him to huge amounts of TV, radio etc. yet his linguistic abilities were poor until he started working with a speech therapist, when his abilities really grew. This shows that interaction is very important in language acquisition. While the children listening to the CDs etc may indeed learn to understand the language, since they are not productively using it, and frequently, there's no possibility of becoming native-like.
Eleanor Hare Thank you for the reply :) I get what you meant. The human interaction certainly play an important role. But as the technology advanced, I’ve seen many interactive educational Apps on iPADs or talking pens in some child English education products. Do you think the new tools can change the conclusion found in the case study you mentioned if we just aim at 70% as fluent as a native speaker? I truly hope that some linguists can study this topic so we can know if those English products are just something to get money out of parents’ pocket:)
Hey, i have just stared my A level English language course and i was wondering what revision guides/books you would reccomend i should buy, as there are very few i can see available. thanks x
Hi Christa I covered this in my Overview video: ruclips.net/video/oAa91j5DORs/видео.htmlm53s There aren't a lot of books out there; I used the Revision Express one along with bits from David Crystal's Encyclopedia of the English Language. There are also lots of online resources available, for example bethkemp.co.uk Hope this helps!
Which of the following methods of concept formation is based on unchanging physical characteristics? A.) functional-core hypothesis (NOT ANSWER) B.) associative complex C.) prototypic complex D.) semantic-feature hypothesis
This is very informative so thanks for that but some constructive criticism would be to write a script first and rather read from that to give a nice fluidity to the listener. But thank you for making this. Keep it up.
Helpful video! I would just say focus less on pointing at things on the video and more on saying what you need to say. The video just felt a little bit like you weren't that interested and focused on something else.
Thanks for the feedback! This was the first video I ever made so it's probably understandable why it sounds like I'm uninterested. I assure you that is not the case!
Can you help me? She said that nurture theory has weaknesses, like clear language development stages, good understanding of grammar, is it really the weaknesses? Aku ngga ngerti wkwkwk
why are u talking like that? very annoyin your video. you are a native speaker but you are draggin on as if your vocabulary is poor or I dnt know what...very annoyin indeed
I'm sorry if you think I talk too slowly. I did it without a script so it's all off the top of my head. I'll try and speak more quickly next time - I know how annoying it can be if a video drags on!
I think you spoke at an appropriate speed, I was able to keep up with note taking and took on board everything you said. Thank you for a great resource.
4:45 The interaction thing mainly relates to semantics too, which is a detraction from the chomskyan interest in the origins of syntax. As an example, the placement of a verb in a given languages grammatical system is something you program by remembering where it's supposed to be, this is indeed reinforced through interaction. As is the meaning, pronounciation and bending of words. But, the ability to differentiate between a noun and a verb in absence of stimuli is something unique to humans and indeed observable in childhood. Attempts to teach primates this have yielded nothing so far.
MisterPlanetarian Thank you for this! I don't think it's something really highlighted in the course but is a really good point to save for exam essays.
have you got any social media I can contact you via.
Very good well done sister
I am screwed
It’s not looking good 😭
@@ducktsu7767😂😂
I watched this exact video 7 years ago to revise for my exam and now I have a 3 month old so came back to revise again!! Glad its still up, thank you for it :)
This is so sweet, congratulations
lol rip everyone doing the exam tomorrow
im actually screwed
@@carlaaustin2552 but same though
Zoe Mattelaer WIN OR LOSE WE’RE ON THE BOOZE
I've literally done an hours revision ffs
its calm just chat shit
Got my exam tomorrow and I’m low-key freaking out! Lmao
I have my last uni exam of the year tomorrow and I am also slightly panicking! Hope it goes well!
I have my paper 1 exam tomorrow too!! Good luck Emily xx
Same haha resorting to watching this in between love island ads
Hahaha same
i have it in two days and im fucked
2022 last-minute revision gang where you at?
yesss
Here
@@Notorious-AP goodluck tomorrow
I'm very grateful that you did this off the top of your head, it makes the rather unfamiliar subject far more understandable to me!
Im fucked
Lol
Big help having something to listen to to revise that's easy on the ears. Thanks a ton for the help
This video has literally saved me! Thank you so much! I like that it was quite slow almost conversational and easy to understand!
TheDIYartist 2 Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
saaaaaaaameee here and I have exam tomorrow
I'm taking my exam in like 2 n a half hours lmao
Very useful video; I am thankful but in the future please consider including the year for the theories. Well done over all. Very informative!
Cheers for this, might have just saved me for my exam tomorrow! Good video!
Thank you for saving me. You're the best!
3:46 That's not under/over extension. Over extension is applying a specific word to its broader category e.g. "daddy" to all men rather than just a child's father. Whereas under extension is the opposite e.g. calling the family pet "dog" but not applying the word to other dogs. What you described is overgeneralization (where a child is applying a rule, in this case past tense "ed", without realizing that there are exceptions). This is also a virtuous error as the child has shown an underlying logic (the ed rule) which means learning has taken place.
I'm still watching the rest of the video because so far its been useful and I think I can learn from it
Knightmare Artero Sorry about that. At the time, I was really confused about which was which. I intend to redo my earlier videos at some point so I will correct it then!
you're wrong, her definition is just over-generalisation in writing not speech
This is honestly so helpful! Thank you so much ❤️
watching this because I'm tired of studying TEFL theory & history for next week's exam. great resource, thanks! :D
Thank you so much - your film clip has been super helpful! 🙏🏻💕
Extremely useful. Bundle of thanks and please keep it up.
This is so good! Thanks a lot
Really useful video : )
Question: what does 'relation between parental input and language acquisition (LA)' mean? I think they talked about it, like when infants cannot speak, parents use non-verbal interaction or easy verbal words to communicate with them, the interaction does influence LA. I have not completely understood that.
I wish we could download the slides.
Very informative. Good job!
Thank you so much
I'm impressed how my teacher keeps finding this obscure stuff
nice pfp
Thanks Eleanor!
You are a genius! Thank you. Love the accent.
wasnt the idea of scaffolding desing by bruner (inspired by vygotsky)
wooooow I'm blown away by ur skills of explanation. I hope I will nail my exams only thanks to u
Aww thank you! I will try have the rest of the course done by the exams - just depends on when I have the free time
Life saver
Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful
Thank you. Good luck with the exam
can somebody please explain to me the theory of under/overextension in one of the strengths of chomskys theory at 3:41?
thank you! ^_^
zain iqbal over extension is like calling every ball a 'football' due to connotations like it's round. Other examples are using 'daddy' for every man, over extending the use of the word. Under extending would be the opposite so having a pet dog but not calling any other dog a dog as it isn't the same as yours, under using the word
Thank you thank you!
Basically, for a child, this all starts with his needs, first of all, he would look for the person, who always fulfills his or her needs, for example, mom or dad so he would like to say the name, like mommy or daddy. then what is his first need that is to drink than to eat, so he tries to learn the name, for example, milk etc, the next need goes on and on. so this all is based on the child's needs, without realizing that he is learning a language, the more he is exposed to the outside world the more things he see and these things come again into the circle of his needs, e.g what he likes for his playing, what is his choice for wearing etc...so its about both the interaction and the LAD....
This is a functional view of language acquisition, so is not to do with the LAD really. Functionalists state that children learn language because they realise it performs a communicative function. Chomsky is a nativist/generativist so believes that children learn language because it is innate in them to do so and it has nothing to do with the function of language. (Obviously these are the extreme views - there are some theorists who propose that certain elements of learning generally are innate, not language learning, and many more theories)
Very well done.
Thanks eleanor!
Does any of you have any litteture that could be good to read?
Thank you for that amazing explanation
By the way I like ur voice
can u provide the sourse?
Thanks a lot.
I got an exam tomorrow and I had no idea about it. Thank u
Thank you x
Rip everyone who’s exam is tomorrow
Hi Eleanor !
Thank you for this comprehensive and concise introduction to language acquisition theories.
I have a question personally that I’d like to to shed some lights on.
I’ve seen some language learning products that claim that if you give your baby their material at an early age, your baby can learn the language like native speakers do.
After you’ve seen all the theories, do you think it’s possible for a baby to learn a language to a level similar to native speakers by just giving him books, DVD, CD, and advanced interactive learning tools, such as apps and talking pen until he is 6 or 7 ?
Is there any study mentioning anything about this ?
Thank you for reading my post.
I from Taiwan, and am currently studying language acquisition as my hobby:)
In theory, it should be possible, but it isn't. The case study of Jim, the hearing child of deaf parents, is a classic example. They taught him minimal sign language but exposed him to huge amounts of TV, radio etc. yet his linguistic abilities were poor until he started working with a speech therapist, when his abilities really grew. This shows that interaction is very important in language acquisition. While the children listening to the CDs etc may indeed learn to understand the language, since they are not productively using it, and frequently, there's no possibility of becoming native-like.
Eleanor Hare Thank you for the reply :)
I get what you meant. The human interaction certainly play an important role.
But as the technology advanced, I’ve seen many interactive educational Apps on iPADs or talking pens in some child English education products. Do you think the new tools can change the conclusion found in the case study you mentioned if we just aim at 70% as fluent as a native speaker?
I truly hope that some linguists can study this topic so we can know if those English products are just something to get money out of parents’ pocket:)
Thanks
can I ask what grade you got in your final exam?
I got an A*
Did you also do the Eng Lit O Level videos?
No I didn't.
Hey, i have just stared my A level English language course and i was wondering what revision guides/books you would reccomend i should buy, as there are very few i can see available. thanks x
Hi Christa
I covered this in my Overview video: ruclips.net/video/oAa91j5DORs/видео.htmlm53s
There aren't a lot of books out there; I used the Revision Express one along with bits from David Crystal's Encyclopedia of the English Language.
There are also lots of online resources available, for example bethkemp.co.uk
Hope this helps!
Please could you do more of these videos!!
A new video is coming out on Monday! Thank you so much for the support :)
My exam is in an hour, i am so absolutely doomed
Please continue to make videos on this topic
I will try!
Omg, thanks! So glad I found this
V helpful ty
Which of the following methods of concept formation is based on unchanging physical characteristics?
A.) functional-core hypothesis (NOT ANSWER)
B.) associative complex
C.) prototypic complex
D.) semantic-feature hypothesis
B.
I have an exam on this tomorrow and this was such a good summation! Thank you so much x
Katie Brown So do I! Good luck
You too!
I have an exam on this tomorrow too! I'll remember to come back here to say how it went! Thank u so much
Legend haha, cheers teacher
come here often?
This is very informative so thanks for that but some constructive criticism would be to write a script first and rather read from that to give a nice fluidity to the listener. But thank you for making this. Keep it up.
Thanks! When I get round to making some more, that is going to be the plan.
and still we have adults who say "if I could was" for if I were, and many do not use "that ". These examples are untranslatable, and often ambiguous.
Finished watching
Next step: memorise
anyone else doing this exam tomorrow? xD
ugh
Hi, what exam board is your course with?
Sean Garon I'm on Edexcel
fooking saved me
Exam tomorrow and I’m stressingggg :(
good luck i hope it goes well
Innate theory
Learning theory
Interaction theory
Cognitive theory
Helpful video! I would just say focus less on pointing at things on the video and more on saying what you need to say. The video just felt a little bit like you weren't that interested and focused on something else.
Thanks for the feedback! This was the first video I ever made so it's probably understandable why it sounds like I'm uninterested. I assure you that is not the case!
Hmm I don't wanna sound negative but at times it seems you haven't prepared what you're goimg to say exactly, like the example at 02:30 😅
why is there this whole debate on how a child learns a language? Just ask them lol.
You sound like Emma Watson a little
i like your presentation but sometimes you just stop for a while and laughing a little. thanks by the way for the revealing.
Can you help me? She said that nurture theory has weaknesses, like clear language development stages, good understanding of grammar, is it really the weaknesses? Aku ngga ngerti wkwkwk
@@yunitaadriyanti8310 i tought that was the strength wkwkwk
Think you need to revise yourself
Eden she got an A* so that’s a bit unlucky
why are u talking like that? very annoyin your video. you are a native speaker but you are draggin on as if your vocabulary is poor or I dnt know what...very annoyin indeed
I apologise! I did this without a script so I'm sorry if it wasn't fluent enough!
Okay no problem. try to improve next time then. the content is not bad though.
Steady on Neema it was fine😂
thank you but why are you talking like that, just say it quicker
I'm sorry if you think I talk too slowly. I did it without a script so it's all off the top of my head. I'll try and speak more quickly next time - I know how annoying it can be if a video drags on!
I think you spoke at an appropriate speed, I was able to keep up with note taking and took on board everything you said.
Thank you for a great resource.
Eleanor Hare your pace was just fine by me.
Just speed up the video if u want her to speak faster.
Psychology is the worst thing in human history
thank you have a really bad voice anda accent, sorry i cant understand most of the video