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This 11 page paper examines the role of first language in second language acquisition. The paper considers the way that the level of proficiency and use of a native language will impact on the acquisition of the second language, for example, the way the development and use of a langue such as Spanish or Japanese will impact on the ability to learn English. The paper looks at the research which has taken place bringing together a range of studies to assess the scope and scale of the influence. The bibliography cites 17 sources.
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or written linguistic skills. While this model may result in the dominance of a few languages there is also the desire and increased need for multilingual skills. The examination of
second language acquisition (SLA) has encompassed many aspects in order to clarify and help teachers and students when seeking to teach or acquire a second language (L2). Patterns of learning
have received a great deal of attention, however, other influences, such as the role of the first language (L1), have received a lesser amount of attention, but appear to have
a large impact on the way second language skills are developed. Anecdotal evidence appears to indicate that first language will have an
impact on the learning of second languages. Where there are commonalities between L1 and L2 there appears to be accelerated learning, for example, the use of a common alphabet or
the use of tonal inflection changing the literal meaning of a word (Francis, 1999). This may be argued as a conceptual advantage where L1 and L2 have common features. In
many areas where there are local dialects which are learned as the first language later second langue learning is often seen as expected and takes places as part of the
usual culture, as seen in areas such as Mallorca, where the dialect may be seen as very similar, but not the same as Spanish, however the similarities facilitate second language
learning (Pieras, 1999). Research does suggest that the skills and proficiency in first language will impact on the acquisition of the second
language however, there is not universal agreement concerning the extent of the relationship and the way it will influence learning at different stages.
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