I think it is when you learn a second language. Like, if you speak English as your first language, then learn to speak Spanish fluently, you acquired Spanish as your second language.
Studies in Second Language Acquisition was first published in 1978.
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Yes, second language acquisition is fundamentally different from first language acquisition. In first language acquisition, children acquire language naturally and effortlessly through exposure and interaction with their environment. In second language acquisition, however, learners are consciously and intentionally acquiring a new language, often in an instructional setting, which involves different cognitive processes and strategies.
You can discuss key principles of second language acquisition theory, such as input processing, interaction, and output, and then apply them to learning Spanish. Highlight how exposure to comprehensible input, active participation in language activities, and practice with output can all aid in acquiring proficiency in Spanish as a second language. Additionally, you might discuss specific challenges or strategies unique to learning Spanish, such as grammar structures, verb conjugations, or the use of formal and informal language.
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John H. Schumann has written: 'The neurobiology of affect in language' -- subject(s): Biolinguistics, Second language acquisition, Language acquisition
Neurolinguistics focuses on how the brain processes language and how language affects the brain. Psycholinguistics studies the mental processes involved in language comprehension, production, and acquisition. While neurolinguistics investigates the neural basis of language, psycholinguistics examines the cognitive mechanisms underlying language use.
I think it is when you learn a second language. Like, if you speak English as your first language, then learn to speak Spanish fluently, you acquired Spanish as your second language.