LANGUAGE ACQUISITION VS. LANGUAGE LEARNING: IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING
Keywords:
language acquisition, language learning, language teaching, second language acquisition, teaching methodology, immersion, structured instruction.Abstract
The distinction between language learning and acquisition is discussed in this article along with how it affects language teaching strategies. While language learning is a cognitive process frequently employed in formal education, language acquisition refers to the organic, subconscious process of learning a language, usually in early childhood. The theoretical foundations of both procedures are covered in the article, along with instructional techniques that can help language learners at various stages.
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