INPUT

In language learning, input refers to the language that learners receive and use to develop their knowledge of the language. Input can be classified into three types: interlanguage input, simplified input, and nonsimplified input.
Interlanguage input refers to the language that learners encounter from other non-native speakers of the target language, which may contain errors or non-standard features. Simplified input, on the other hand, refers to language that has been modified to make it more accessible to learners, with reduced complexity and fewer difficult structures. This type of input is often used in language teaching materials for beginners or learners with limited language proficiency.
Nonsimplified input, on the other hand, is the unmodified natural language input that learners might encounter in the real world.
Apperception refers to the process of bringing new information or experiences into one’s existing knowledge structure, or schema. In language learning, apperception involves using one’s existing knowledge of the language to understand new language input. It is a crucial process in language learning, as learners must constantly integrate new language input with their existing knowledge to make sense of it and develop their language proficiency.
Here are some examples for each:
• Interlanguage input: A teacher speaking in English to a class of non-native English speakers.
• Simplified input: Using shorter sentences, simpler vocabulary, and more visuals when teaching young children or beginners.
• Nonsimplified input: Using more complex sentences, academic vocabulary, and fewer visuals when teaching advanced students or adults.
• Apperception: When a student connects a new concept to something they already know, like understanding the word “photosynthesis” because they already know about how plants grow through sunlight and water.
Overall, understanding the different types of input and the process of apperception can help language teachers to provide effective language input that supports their students’ language learning process.