Differences between L1 and L2 learning

Ways of learning

L2 learning

L1 learning

Age

Context

L1 learning

L2 learning

L1 learning

L2 learning

Young Child

Primary school

Exposure

Strong motivation

Interaction with family

Little motivation

Specific language

Interaction with teacher

Lots of opportunities

Caretakers correct mistakes

Practice all the time

Practice 3-4 hours per week

Less opportunities

Teachers correct mistakes