Krashen’s Input Hypothesis Revisited: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
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Input hypothesis, i+1, comprehensible input, second language acquisitionAbstract
The input hypothesis is the core part of Krashen’s language acquisition theory and is an important second language acquisition theory. The discussion of Krashen’s input hypothesis is of practical significance to current English teaching. In the application of English teaching, the research on Krashen’s input hypothesis focuses on its advantages, while the research on its disadvantages is rare. In such a context, this paper synthesizes both the advantages and disadvantages of Krashen’s input hypothesis in English teaching. It focuses on exploring the shortcomings to put forward specific suggestions to help English teaching. This paper summarizes the application of Krashen’s input hypothesis in English teaching and describes the concept of Krashen’s input hypothesis in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Based on these discussions, this study puts forward some concrete suggestions for English teaching. By adopting the principles of Input theory, teachers can design more effective teaching activities and provide richer language input, thereby facilitating students’ language acquisition.
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