UNIT 12 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN L1 AND L2

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN L1 AND L2 

There are some differences when students are learning a second language; age, context and ways of learning will differ from their first language. Furthermore, students learn their first language when they are babies, but L2 is acquired in primary school. To learn L1 and sometimes L2 pupils are exposed to the context in order to pick up the language naturally. Meanwhile, in L2 there are specific structures and individual vocabulary to be taught. Moreover, L1 will be successfully developed in the context while L2 will have difficulties and challenges to be fully successful. In the language teaching classroom the learning process development is linked with the learners’ age. If there are students with more developed cognitive abilities they need to focus on form of language. On the other hand, children learn by being expose to the language and by doing things in groups or pairs. Additionally, motivating and building confidence will be clue words for a teacher during their classes. 

 If learners feel motivated they could pick up the language easily without too much problem.    

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