Krashen’s monitor theory (Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition)
Two ways: Acquisition vs. learning
Crucial element: acquisitio n, since acq. is the sole initiator of all second language utterances.
Learning is always effected through a monitor
Enough time, concern with correctness, knowledge of rules
Comprehensible input and input + 1
Affective filter: motivation, self-image, anxiety