Second+Language+Acquisition+Approaches

Second Language Acquisition Approaches Second Language Acquisition is usually not a simple process. There are many steps and stages involved in this process. When an individual learns a second language, there are two formal approaches that may be used. The Innatism Approach states that children have an innate knowledge of the structures of language. Learning is natural for human beings and babies are born with a build in device known as an LAD. The Interactionist Approach states that meaningful interaction along with innate knowledge combine to make langauge acquisition possible. Language is influenced by a number of factors: physical, linguistic, cognitive, and social.

The following presentation will outline, define, and compare these two appraoches while also discussing the factor of age as related to SLA. I will share some helpful tips for teachers as well as my experiences and opionions of the two appraoches. Please check out the informative resources at the end of the presentation.

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Michelle Samoray MSamoray@gmail.com