second language learning

second language learning

1. key themes in SLA

   • crosslinguisic influence
   • age effect
   • effect of instruction on SLA
     • Rate and course of learning
     • conscious learning strategies
     • Focus on form
   • Explaining variabiliy of L2 learning
     • socio-dynamic
     • Individual differences
     • socioculural and critical perscriptive

2. Process of L2 Learning

   • Transfer and Generalization combined
   • Transfer
   • Generalization
   • Simplification
   • Imitation