FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What are the stages of second language acquisition in order?

1. Intermediate fluency, Early production, Speech emergent, Pre-production

2. Pre-production, Early production, Speech emergent, Intermediate fluency

3. Speech emergent, Intermediate fluency, Pre-production, Early production

4. Early production, Intermediate fluency, Pre-production, Speech emergent

The correct answer is: Pre-production, Early production, Speech emergent, Intermediate fluency

The correct sequence of stages in second language acquisition follows a systematic progression that learners typically go through as they develop their language skills. The order begins with Pre-production, which is characterized by limited language output as learners absorb the new language through listening and comprehension activities. This stage can often last several months, during which learners may understand more than they can produce. Following Pre-production is Early production, where learners start to produce simple phrases and sentences. They begin to use basic vocabulary and have a rudimentary ability to communicate but still rely heavily on memorization and structured responses. The next stage is the Speech emergent stage. In this stage, learners can string more words together, engage in simple dialogue, and demonstrate a growing ability to construct sentences. Their vocabulary expands, and they begin to experiment with more complex structures, though errors are still common. Finally, the Intermediate fluency stage features learners who have a firm grasp of basic conversational language and are developing more complex language abilities. They can express opinions, narrate stories, and discuss topics in more detail, showing greater fluency and complexity in their speech. Understanding these stages helps educators create appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to support language learners based on their developmental needs. This structured approach allows teachers to scaffold instruction and provide