Intercultural Learning in English Listening Based on Input Hypothesis

Abstract

In his Input Hypothesis, Krashen attaches great importance to the role of comprehensible input (CI) in second language acquisition (SLA). Listening comprehension presents a big barrier to an English learner. To help the English learner to improve listening comprehension ability, CI is optimized based on Input Hypothesis. In English listening classes, it is found that intercultural learning facilitates the students to acquire a better understanding in listening with more CI. Keywords—the Input Hypothesis; comprehensible input (CI); listening comprehension; English listening class; intercultural learning