{ "term": "string", "language": "string (Japanese | Korean | Mandarin | Pan-Asian)", "romanization": "string", "literal_translation": "string", "bme_definition": "string", "usage_context": "string", "related_terms": ["string"], "content_references": ["string"], "first_published": "date", "last_updated": "date" }

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Input Hypothesis

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Stephen Krashen's influential theory that language acquisition happens through comprehensible input — language slightly above your current level. Language exchanges work partly by providing comprehensible input in a conversational context where you can ask for clarification.