The document compares first language acquisition and second language learning, highlighting that the former is a subconscious and natural process focused on communication and fluency, while the latter is a conscious effort that requires explicit instruction and knowledge of rules. It emphasizes differences in learning priorities, stating first language acquisition prioritizes spoken language and informal learning, whereas second language learning often prioritizes written language and formal structures. Ultimately, first language acquisition occurs instinctively and rapidly, whereas second language learning is a personal choice that varies in speed and complexity.

1. Presented to:
Respected Ma’am Bushra Saeed
Topic : Difference between First
language Acquisition and Second
Language Learning
Presented by:
Abdul Rehman
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2. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
First Language Acquisition
• Subconscious process
• Natural process
• Language in use
(practice)
Second Language Learning
• Conscious Process
• Requires effort to
learn
• Focused on rules and
form (Theory)

3. • First Language
Acquisition
• Better fluency in social
interaction
• Focus is on meaningful
communication not form
• Does not require explicit
instructions
• Second Language
Learning
• More knowledge about
language
• Activities and Grammar
are designed .
• Requires explicit
instructions

4. • First Language
Acquisition
• Priority on the spoken
Languag
• No translation and use
of L1
• produce an ability
• Second Language
Learning
• Priority on written
language
• Use of translation and
use of L1
• Produce Knowledge

5. • First Language
Acquistion
• An instinct , Triggered
by birth
• Very Rapid
• Informal
• Stable order of
learning
• Second Language
Learning
• A personal choice,
Required motivation
• varies ,but never as
quick as First
language
• Formal
• Simple to complex
order of learning

6. Thank You