Long term memory
Conectomme
Cortizol
Comprehensible input
Grammar Role
Affective Filter
Pruning
Plasticity
Natural Order
Memorable learning
Learning
Synapsis
Monitor
Acquisition
Dopamine
Usually seen as the main chemical of pleasure
It is the final stage in the processing of memory.
the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them.
Negative feelings such as lack of motivation, lack of self-confidence and learning anxiety hinder and obstruct language acquisition.
Understanding spoken and written language input is seen as the only mechanism that results in the increase of underlying linguistic competence.
It explains the relationship between acquisition and learning and defines the influence of the latter on the former.
For a given language, some grammatical structures tend to be acquired early while others late.
It is the product of formal instruction and it comprises a conscious process which results in conscious knowledge 'about' the language.
It does not require extensive use of conscious grammatical rules, and does not require tedious drill.
It is a comprehensive map of neural connections in the brain, and may be thought of as its "wiring diagram".
The only instance in which the teaching of grammar can result in language acquisition is when the students are interested in the subject and the target language is used as a medium of instruction.
Synapses that are frequently used have strong connections while the rarely used synapses are eliminated.
Its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration
It is a term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.
When learning sticks, students can retrieve new knowledge when they need it and apply it in new contexts.