PSY274H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Second-Language Acquisition, Seinen Manga, Principles And Parameters
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Second language learning proceeds more quickly with people who have a high proficiency in their first language. , whereas first language acquisition happens without conscious teaching, second language learning generally does not. Thus, the process is distinct: self-confidence, motivation, good self-image, and low anxiety are traits that improve facility in a 2nd language, but none of these traits is important to 1st language acquisition, third, fourth. , the complexity of the input affects second language learning but not first language acquisition: first language acquisition proceeds at the same rate whether or not adults simplify their language. , practice is important for second language learning but not so much for first language acquisition. So, second language learning is more successful when richly interactive language is used in the classroom. Instructional conversations are better teaching tools than memorization drills or lectures and recitations.
