Tutorial 1: Comparison between First and Second Language Acquisition

FIRST LANGUAGE
o o o o o o o The first language that learned in life or known as mother tongue. Concerns the development of o o o o

SECOND LANGUAGE
Focuses on language development in adult as well. Any language learned formally later in life after age of 5. Aided by the instruction or schooling. Doing learning structured the homework or

language in children. Learned at home. Learner needs a source of natural communication. Acquire language through a o o o o o

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conversation with family. Being allowed to participate according to individual wishes.

subconscious process. Unaware of grammatical rules. Emphasis on the text of

Not an age appropriate activity for young learners. Have conscious knowledge of the new language. Can talk about the knowledge. Have factors like prior language, cognitive development, metalinguistic development and personality.

communication on and not on the form (syntax). o Development of the first language has an important and positive effect on second language learning. o Stages of acquiring 1 language 1) pre speech 2) babbling 3) single word 4) 2 words combinations 5) sentences DURGAA DEVI A/P SARALAN & NUR HAZWANI NAZRI
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