Language acquisition
similarities
The same progression of language learning for both L1 and L2:
listening-speaking-reading-writing
Learners need explicit teaching to learn and improve both their L1 and L2.
All students need motivation to learn both L1 and L2.
differences
The first language can be a resource to help students to study the second language through a process of translating.
There is less emphasis on grammar and rules when a learner is learning their first language at home. Whereas, there may be an explicit focus on grammar when learning their second language.
differences
The classroom is a formal learning environment, whereas the home is informal. For example, at home, parents can read bedtime storybooks to children. Whereas in the classroom, learners may only read more formal texts. In addition, the home is not a simulated environment whereas in the classroom, speaking scenarios are always simulated.
There may be conflict between teachers and parent, the teachers want their students to use their second language more. but if the students uses the second language at home the parents may be upset.
Parents may only correct the grammar mistake when the students have the meaning of sentences incorrect. However, the teacher often corrects the student every time they make a mistake.
similarities
Time difference: learners learn their first language when they are young, but they normally learn a second language when they are older
Students need to practice both the first language and second language.
There may be fewer opportunities to speak their second language if the learner does not live in a context where the L2 is spoken often.
How is how learning a first language the same or different than learning a second language?
QUSETION
How is the role of the parent and the teacher different or the same in developing a child/students language?
QUESTION
When it comes to education parents and teachers ultimately have the same goal, for the student to learn. They can each guide students in their own way.
The teacher can also use the first language to teach younger students the L2. This may help students at the beginning stage of their language learning.
Both teachers and parents want to teach the learners practical uses of language.
A high IQ can help learners learn both languages, but it is not essential.
Learners can use imitation to learn both languages.
People speak their first language with more confidence because they have their native abilities (passive process). The learner may need more time and explicit instruction to achieve a similar level of fluency in the second language (active process).
Team name:A2 MIKL
Team memebers:
JAMILE SALEH.
HAIYING XU (NAOMI)
SHUNNING ZHANG (NIKKI)
YIWEN QIAN (BETH)
XIANGYU LIU (LACEY)
YUNFEI GU (AMY)
XUEWEN ZHONG (WINNIE)
WEIYI LIU (LEAH).
Parents and teachers can both use body language and non-verbal cues to teach the learner. For example, the teacher and parent can imitate the noises and actions of some animals.