L1 Versus L2 Learning

L1 Versus L2 Learning

1. INITIAL STATE

   • L1 acquisition --> innate capacity.
     • L2 acquisition --> is not at all certain --> a natural ability.
       • L2 learning needs --> Prior knowledge of L1.
         • The resources of L1 competence --> initial state for L2 learning.

2. INTERMEDIATE STATES

   • L1 and L2 creative role in their own language development
     • Processes: Types of Tranfer.
       • Positive:
         • L1 Stuctucture or Rule in a L2 Utterance and that is appropiate.
       • Negative:
         • L1 Stuctucture or Rule in a L2 Utterance and that is inappropiate.
     • Necessary Conditions
       • Direct reciprocal interaction with other people required for L1.
         • Not a necessary condition for L2.
     • Facilitating conditions.
       • Feedback.
       • Aptitude.
       • Motivation.
       • Instruction.

3. FINAL STATE

   • L1: native linguistic competence
   • L2: level of proficiency variable.