Second Language Acquisition/Learning (SLA/SLL) refers to developing the ability to use a second language through two processes: acquisition and learning. Theories of SLA include behaviorism, which views it as forming habits through imitation and practice, and nativism, which assumes it is similar to first language learning. Crucial elements that impact SLA include the modified input learners receive and interactions with native speakers, as learning involves constructing meaning from social and contextual experiences over time.

1. Second Language
Acquisition/Learning (SLA/SLL)
Anindya Prima,
Fitriani,
Happy Wulandari,
Ida Ayu Nurfadillah,
Yulita Fadhillah

2.  Language is a vehicle for communicating
meaning and messages
 SLA suggested two different ways of
developing ability in second languages:
Acquisition and learning.

3.  The behaviourists believe that SLA consists
of learners imitating what they hear and
develop habits in the SLA by routine
practice
 Behaviorist said that errors are seen as first
language habits interfering with the
acquisition of second language habits.

4.  The nativists assume that – consciously or
unconsciously – that somehow, second
language (L2) learning
can and should be like
learning our native language (L1)

5.  The crucial element in the language
acquisition process is the modified input
that learners are exposed to and the way in
which native speakers interact in
conversations with learners

6.  Learning (including SLA/SLL) is an active process.
 People learn to learn as they learn
 The crucial action of constructing meaning is mental
 Learning involves language: the language we use
influences learning
 Learning is a social activity
 Learning is contextual
 One needs knowledge to learn
 It takes time to learn