Flashcards · IB Middle Years Programme Language Acquisition (MYP) · Topic 1

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Which key concepts frame MYP Language Acquisition?: Communication, connections, creativity and culture.
What does communication mean as a language acquisition key concept?: Exchanging meaning, matched to audience, purpose and mode — for example telling the same news to a friend by text and to a head teacher by email.
What does connections mean as a language acquisition key concept?: Links between languages, subjects, people and places — for example finding cognates between your own language and the target language.
What does creativity mean as a language acquisition key concept?: Using known language in new combinations for a purpose — for example inventing and performing a radio advert.
What does culture mean as a language acquisition key concept?: The shared beliefs, values, habits and products of a group — for example choosing the right form of address for an older stranger.
How do the key concepts show up in task design and marking?: They are the lens tasks are built around: a strong response shows awareness of how the target language connects to the culture of its speakers, not just correct grammar.