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A Research Update on Factors Influencing Second Language Acquisition: Native Languages and Learning Difficulty
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Abstract
Learning a second language is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors, including the learner's first language. This study investigates the reasons behind language learning decisions made by speakers of different native tongues and investigates whether the difficulty of learning a second language is related to the difficulty of learning the first language. Psychological development, career advancement, and cultural fusion are some of the reasons why language learning is desirable. Additionally, by highlighting potential challenges and resources, it examines the linguistic gap between the target language and the originating language.The study's research design, datagathering strategies, and analytic approaches are all covered in the methodology section.The findings improve knowledge of the interactions between first-language acquisition and secondlanguage learning, direct methods of teaching languages, and promote effective multilingual communication.
Keywords
second language acquisition, factors affecting second language learning, language learning aptitude, learning style, personality
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Xi,T. (2024). A Research Update on Factors Influencing Second Language Acquisition: Native Languages and Learning Difficulty. Communications in Humanities Research,38,50-57.
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