Second Language acquisition

Second Language acquisition

1. Second language acquisition, in a general sense, refers to the learning of a nonnative language after the first language, by other researchers It is also seen as one of the key topics of applied linguistics that focuses on how people acquire a second language according to different theories.

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   • Stephen Krashen's Theory
     • The 'acquired system,' sometimes known as 'acquisition,' is the result of a subconscious process comparable to how children learn their first language. It demands meaningful contact in the target language - natural communication - in which speakers focus on the communicative act rather than the structure of their utterances. finally he mention that acquisition consist in five main hyphothesis.
       • the Acquisition-Learning
         • is the result of a subconscious process that demands meaningful interaction in the target language, with speakers focusing more on being able to communicate than on accurate language usage.
       • the Monitor
         • This hypothesis mentions that the learners are more focused on pointing out and correcting possible errors made when speaking, since in this model the grammatical rules of the language have higher importance
       • the Input
         • According to the theory, the ideal approach for learners to receive understandable input is through a trial-and-error communication process. The learner looks for interaction partners who will change their speech until it is understandable to the learner.
       • the Affective Filter
         • According to this theory, a language learner cannot learn if they are having negative affect (such as embarrassment or self-consciousness) as they have an affective filter that avoids comprehensible material. Teachers are encouraged to motivate students, remove stress from the environment, and improve students' self-esteem in order to assist them overcome affective filters.
       • the Natural Order
         • This hypothesis states that in order to acquire a language correctly, a set of pre-determined steps must be followed by a teaching model in which the student learns the grammatical rules and necessary vocabulary one step at a time.