TMN3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
2023
, 1.1. The role of the home language in the acquisition of an additional language has been a
topic of much debate in the field of language education. While some researchers argue
that a strong foundation in the home language can facilitate the acquisition of a second
language, others argue that the two languages are largely independent and that a strong
foundation in the home language is not necessary for success in an additional language.
However, there is a growing body of evidence to support the idea that a strong foundation in
the home language can have a positive impact on the acquisition of an additional language.
Research has shown that learners who have a strong foundation in their home language are
more likely to develop proficiency in a second language (Cummins, 2000). This is because the
skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language can transfer to the second
language, facilitating the learning process.
In addition, the development of the first language and second language are interdependent,
and proficiency in the first language can facilitate the acquisition of a second language. This is
because the skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language, such as
vocabulary and grammar, can transfer to the second language, making it easier for learners
to understand and produce language in the second language (Bialystok & Hakuta, 1994).
Furthermore, the Common Underlying Proficiency (CUP) hypothesis, proposed by Jim
Cummins, suggests that the skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language
can transfer to the second language and enhance the development of cognitive academic
language proficiency (Cummins, 1979). Therefore, a strong foundation in the home language
can have a positive impact on the acquisition of an additional language.
1.2
The communicative approach to language teaching is based on the idea that language
learning should focus on developing learners' ability to communicate effectively in real-life
situations. This approach emphasizes the importance of using the language in context, and it
seeks to develop learners' communicative competence by focusing on the development of
four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The communicative approach to language teaching places a strong emphasis on creating a
communicative and interactive classroom environment. This means that language learners
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
2023
, 1.1. The role of the home language in the acquisition of an additional language has been a
topic of much debate in the field of language education. While some researchers argue
that a strong foundation in the home language can facilitate the acquisition of a second
language, others argue that the two languages are largely independent and that a strong
foundation in the home language is not necessary for success in an additional language.
However, there is a growing body of evidence to support the idea that a strong foundation in
the home language can have a positive impact on the acquisition of an additional language.
Research has shown that learners who have a strong foundation in their home language are
more likely to develop proficiency in a second language (Cummins, 2000). This is because the
skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language can transfer to the second
language, facilitating the learning process.
In addition, the development of the first language and second language are interdependent,
and proficiency in the first language can facilitate the acquisition of a second language. This is
because the skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language, such as
vocabulary and grammar, can transfer to the second language, making it easier for learners
to understand and produce language in the second language (Bialystok & Hakuta, 1994).
Furthermore, the Common Underlying Proficiency (CUP) hypothesis, proposed by Jim
Cummins, suggests that the skills and knowledge that learners develop in their first language
can transfer to the second language and enhance the development of cognitive academic
language proficiency (Cummins, 1979). Therefore, a strong foundation in the home language
can have a positive impact on the acquisition of an additional language.
1.2
The communicative approach to language teaching is based on the idea that language
learning should focus on developing learners' ability to communicate effectively in real-life
situations. This approach emphasizes the importance of using the language in context, and it
seeks to develop learners' communicative competence by focusing on the development of
four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The communicative approach to language teaching places a strong emphasis on creating a
communicative and interactive classroom environment. This means that language learners
