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1. Elective bilingualism
Answer majority member learning second language without losing first languages. Electi
bilingualism is
whereby L2 is acquired through language classes, and have been immersed by choice in
social context for a
prolonged period of time where the L2 language is spoken as the L1.
2. Circumstantial bilingualism
Answer learning language to survive. Circumstantial bilinguals, on the other hand, are forc
to relocate to
a new country and must learn the new language for survival. The child learners will enter
"functional" stage of
learning the language after about two years of being in a new country. This means that th
will basically be fluent
,and able to function in all aspects of life with needed written and oral language skil
Interestingly, when the child has
reached this stage, they will begin to avoid using their native language. However, this nati
language will still be present
in the way they both speak and write. Adult learners will most likely not enter the function
stage until they have been
in the new country for 10 years. They will also remain native language preferent.
4. Language competence
Answer inner, mental representation of language. Linguistic competence is the system
linguistic
knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language. It is distinguished from linguis
performance, which is the
way a language system is used in communication.
5. Language performance
Answer outward evidence of language competence
,6. Language achievement
Answer outcome of formal instruction
7. Balanced bilingual
Answer someone who is equally competent in two languages
8. Semilingual
Answer someone who does not have total competency in either language. A semilingual
defined as a person
who know two languages but exhibit low profile in both, that involves have poor
vocabulary and wrong grammar. 9. Oracy Receptive skill listening, Productive skill
Answer speaking
3. Language skills
Answer observable, clearly defined components of language
, 10. LiteracyReceptive skillreading, Productive skill
lin-guals in
one ges simultaneously, Answer writing
11. fractional view of bilingualism
Answer bilinguals as being the equivalent of two mono person. This view considers
bilinguals as developing parallel linguistic competence in both langua and studies followi
this
perspective often compare bilinguals with monolinguals.
12. Holistic view of bilingualism
Answer bilingual doesn't equal two monolinguals in one person, can't measure against nati
speaker.
re used by a single
" variety), a second,
Ditterent languages in ditterent contexts. each bilingual is a unique individual who integrates
knowledgeeducation, of and or otherfrom speakers.
both languages