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Second
HELLO!
Language
Acquisition
Bonjour

vs. Foreign
Language
Acquisition
Objective
To understand the distinctions between
acquiring a second language (SLA) and a
foreign language (FLA), focusing on the
contexts in which each occurs, the
cognitive and social processes involved,
and the expected outcomes
Key Concepts

Second Language (L2) Acquisition: Foreign Language (FL) Acquisition


The process of learning a language that is spoken The process of learning a language that is not
in the immediate environment and used for spoken in the learner's immediate environment and is
everyday communication, often in a multilingual typically studied in a formal educational setting (e.g.,
society (e.g., learning Spanish in the United learning French in Japan)
States)
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)

1 Occurs in an environment where the target language is


spoken natively.
2 Learners are exposed to the language both in
and out of formal educational settings.
3 Social interactions in the target language are
frequent and necessary for daily life

Can you think about an example?


Foreign Language Acquisition (FLA)

1 Occurs in an environment where the target language is not


spoken in daily life
2 Exposure to the language is often limited to the
classroom or specific language learning setting
3 Social interaction in the target language is
limited, typically to structured practice
sessions

Can you think about an example?


INPUT AND EXPOSURE
SLA
Rich and continuous input from the
environment (e.g., media, social
interactions, daily tasks

FLA
Limited and controlled input, often
through textbooks, language labs, or
multimedia resources
Interaction and Communication
SLA
Frequent real-life communication,
leading to natural language use and
adaptation.

FLA

Restricted to classroom activities, role


plays, and planned conversations.
Cultural Immersion
SLA
Deep immersion in the culture associated
with the language, influencing pragmatic and
sociolinguistic competence.

FLA
Cultural knowledge is often taught as a
separate component and lacks the experiential
depth of SLA.
Error Correction and Feedback
SLA
Feedback is often implicit and comes
from native speakers during real
interactions.

FLA
Feedback is typically explicit, provided by
teachers in a structured learning
environment.
Outcomes of Acquisition.
Proficiency Levels
SLA
Typically higher proficiency due
to consistent exposure and need
for functional use.

FLA

Proficiency may be limited,


especially in speaking and listening
skills, due to lack of immersion.
Language Use
SLA
Language is used for a wide
range of functions, from casual
conversation to academic or
professional contexts.
FLA

Language use is often confined to


academic or travel-related
purposes.
Cultural Competence
SLA
Greater cultural competence
due to direct engagement with
the target culture.

FLA
Cultural competence may be
theoretical rather than practical,
focusing on cultural facts rather
than lived experiences.
Fossilization
SLA
Less likely due to continuous
exposure and necessity to refine
language use.

FLA
More likely as learners may not
have the opportunity to correct or
refine language use over time.

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