Linguistic Professor

• What sparked Dr. Thompson's interest in linguistics?

• A course on phonetics

• A study on grammar

• A research on semantics

What does language acquisition involve?

• Only innate biological abilities

• Only environmental factors

• Both innate biological abilities and environmental factors

How do children acquire language compared to adults?

• Through formal instruction

• Naturally and effortlessly

• With structured learning environments

What is one effective strategy for adults learning a new language?

• Focusing only on grammar rules

• Immersion

• Avoiding media in the new language

What has recent research in linguistics shown about bilingualism?

• It hinders cognitive abilities

• It has no effect on cognitive abilities

• It can improve cognitive abilities