L1 and L2 acquisition, in some respects, are similar. Language development in children goes hand in hand with physical and cognitive development. Children learn their first language by imitation, but not always and no...L1 and L2 acquisition, in some respects, are similar. Language development in children goes hand in hand with physical and cognitive development. Children learn their first language by imitation, but not always and not only by imitation. There seems to be some "innate capacities" that make children start to speak at the same time they do and in the way they do it. Adults learning a second language usually are controlled more by their motivation. But language input is important for both L1 and L2 acquisition. Though there are differences between CL1 and between CL2 and AL2, the way in which these learners acquire some of the grammatical morphemes is similar. This, together with some other evidence, shows that it is not only children who can acquire language. Adults can also acquire a language. But when adults acquire a language, they should also learn it. Some of the ways in which children acquire their language can be used as a model for L2 acquisition, even for Chinese students whose language is unrelated to English and whose culture is different. Learning the culture of the English-speaking countries will benefit the learning of the language. Like children, listening should also be well in advance of speaking in L2 acquisition. To train listening comprehension skills, Asher’s TPR approach proves more effective. TPR approach is at the moment limited to the beginning stage only. In order for students to gain all the five skills in a second language learning, namely, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interpreting/translating, other methods should be used at the same time, or at later stages.展开更多
There is an apparent contrast between children’s first language acquisition and adults’second language acquisition,which are mainly manifested in the following three aspects:age difference,difference in learning pro...There is an apparent contrast between children’s first language acquisition and adults’second language acquisition,which are mainly manifested in the following three aspects:age difference,difference in learning process and motivation difference.This paper will analyze these three differences in detail,and combine the analysis results to guide second language pedagogical implications according to the current situation.展开更多
More focuses of foreign language teaching theory and practice are on the study of first language and second language acquisition. The article deals with the concept of first and second language acquisition, the relati...More focuses of foreign language teaching theory and practice are on the study of first language and second language acquisition. The article deals with the concept of first and second language acquisition, the relationship between them and the factors influencing on them. The characteristics of the children acquisition and adult acquisition are also studied.展开更多
In the context of China, the maximum use of English is promoted at governmental administrative levels to create effective learning policies(Van & Zhao, 2010) However, during the actual teaching process, the rules ...In the context of China, the maximum use of English is promoted at governmental administrative levels to create effective learning policies(Van & Zhao, 2010) However, during the actual teaching process, the rules are frequently broken by teachers. Hence in order to gain a better understanding of the issue in Chinese senior high school context, the present research seeks to examine teachers' and students' attitudes and beliefs with respect to their perceived functions and effects in incorporating L1 in classrooms. In accordance with previous literature, The research indicated positive role of L1, especially in enhancing students' understanding of difficult concepts and creating comfortable learning environment. In addition, it is notable that, in difference from other studies, the National College Entrance Examination has exercised considerable influence on the perceptions of participants.展开更多
The use of the first language(L1) in the second language(L2) classroom has been widely discussed in the language acquisition study as its pedagogical implications. Whether and why L1 should be used in the L2 classroom...The use of the first language(L1) in the second language(L2) classroom has been widely discussed in the language acquisition study as its pedagogical implications. Whether and why L1 should be used in the L2 classroom is discussed on the theoretical basis in the first section. Then the second part analyses this topic in a specific context in the English classroom in a junior middle school in the central part of China. It is found that using L1 in foreign language classrooms could be reasonable to some degree,some principles for the L1 use should be constructed and many factors should be considered in different contexts.展开更多
Most EFL learners have difficulty during the process of second language acquisition, for they cannot output the available and appropriate grammatical form of target language. This article tends to clarity the acquisit...Most EFL learners have difficulty during the process of second language acquisition, for they cannot output the available and appropriate grammatical form of target language. This article tends to clarity the acquisition of present aspect during second language acquisition. This paper also shows an analysis of the errors of the perfect aspect in EFL learners' language output.EFL learners have to spend much time understanding language transfer of L2, for it is a major cause of difficulties in the acquisition of English tense by EFL learners. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the acquisition of present perfect tense.(1)Analyze f grammatical error of present perfect tense.(2) Illustrate the role of L1 in the acquisition of present perfect tense.展开更多
文摘L1 and L2 acquisition, in some respects, are similar. Language development in children goes hand in hand with physical and cognitive development. Children learn their first language by imitation, but not always and not only by imitation. There seems to be some "innate capacities" that make children start to speak at the same time they do and in the way they do it. Adults learning a second language usually are controlled more by their motivation. But language input is important for both L1 and L2 acquisition. Though there are differences between CL1 and between CL2 and AL2, the way in which these learners acquire some of the grammatical morphemes is similar. This, together with some other evidence, shows that it is not only children who can acquire language. Adults can also acquire a language. But when adults acquire a language, they should also learn it. Some of the ways in which children acquire their language can be used as a model for L2 acquisition, even for Chinese students whose language is unrelated to English and whose culture is different. Learning the culture of the English-speaking countries will benefit the learning of the language. Like children, listening should also be well in advance of speaking in L2 acquisition. To train listening comprehension skills, Asher’s TPR approach proves more effective. TPR approach is at the moment limited to the beginning stage only. In order for students to gain all the five skills in a second language learning, namely, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interpreting/translating, other methods should be used at the same time, or at later stages.
文摘There is an apparent contrast between children’s first language acquisition and adults’second language acquisition,which are mainly manifested in the following three aspects:age difference,difference in learning process and motivation difference.This paper will analyze these three differences in detail,and combine the analysis results to guide second language pedagogical implications according to the current situation.
文摘More focuses of foreign language teaching theory and practice are on the study of first language and second language acquisition. The article deals with the concept of first and second language acquisition, the relationship between them and the factors influencing on them. The characteristics of the children acquisition and adult acquisition are also studied.
文摘In the context of China, the maximum use of English is promoted at governmental administrative levels to create effective learning policies(Van & Zhao, 2010) However, during the actual teaching process, the rules are frequently broken by teachers. Hence in order to gain a better understanding of the issue in Chinese senior high school context, the present research seeks to examine teachers' and students' attitudes and beliefs with respect to their perceived functions and effects in incorporating L1 in classrooms. In accordance with previous literature, The research indicated positive role of L1, especially in enhancing students' understanding of difficult concepts and creating comfortable learning environment. In addition, it is notable that, in difference from other studies, the National College Entrance Examination has exercised considerable influence on the perceptions of participants.
文摘The use of the first language(L1) in the second language(L2) classroom has been widely discussed in the language acquisition study as its pedagogical implications. Whether and why L1 should be used in the L2 classroom is discussed on the theoretical basis in the first section. Then the second part analyses this topic in a specific context in the English classroom in a junior middle school in the central part of China. It is found that using L1 in foreign language classrooms could be reasonable to some degree,some principles for the L1 use should be constructed and many factors should be considered in different contexts.
文摘Most EFL learners have difficulty during the process of second language acquisition, for they cannot output the available and appropriate grammatical form of target language. This article tends to clarity the acquisition of present aspect during second language acquisition. This paper also shows an analysis of the errors of the perfect aspect in EFL learners' language output.EFL learners have to spend much time understanding language transfer of L2, for it is a major cause of difficulties in the acquisition of English tense by EFL learners. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the acquisition of present perfect tense.(1)Analyze f grammatical error of present perfect tense.(2) Illustrate the role of L1 in the acquisition of present perfect tense.
