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Second Language Acquisition flashcards

14 flashcard decks by 10 users

This page gathers flashcards on second language acquisition, from language transfer and age to cognitive and affective factors. University students can practise recalling terms and ideas, while teachers can find material to use alongside lessons. Explore over 10 flashcard resources for university-level study and pick a deck to begin.

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What the second language acquisition flashcards cover

The decks cover language transfer, contrastive analysis, age and individual differences. The deck on linguistic accounts introduces terms including interlanguage, acquisition and learning. Second Language Acquisition - Age asks about the critical period hypothesis and simultaneous and sequential bilinguals.

Other decks focus on particular areas. Individual Differences in SLA covers cognitive factors such as intelligence and language aptitude. Factors Affecting SLA includes self-esteem, willingness to communicate and anxiety. There is also a deck on contrastive linguistics and word order.

How to use the decks

Start with Second Language Acquisition if you want to practise language transfer and contrastive analysis. Try recalling each answer before looking, then return to the cards you found difficult. Choose a more focused deck when you want to revisit age or individual differences.

If you want a visual overview, switch to a mind map on the unit page. A quiz can give you another way to revisit the material. Open a deck that matches your current reading and work through its cards.

Frequently asked questions

Which flashcard deck could I start with?

Try Second Language Acquisition for cards on language transfer, contrastive analysis and contextual variation. For a broader set of terms, the deck on linguistic accounts covers interlanguage, acquisition and learning, among other topics. Choose the one that fits what you are studying.

Do these flashcards cover age and individual differences?

Yes. Second Language Acquisition - Age includes the critical period hypothesis and simultaneous and sequential bilinguals. Individual Differences in SLA covers cognitive factors, including intelligence and language aptitude. Factors Affecting SLA offers cards on topics such as self-esteem, anxiety and willingness to communicate.

Are the flashcards free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

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