The document discusses the differences between language acquisition and learning. Acquisition occurs subconsciously through exposure to language in the environment, like movies or radio, while learning is a conscious process involving instruction and learning grammar rules. It also lists several factors that influence second language learning, including language input, the learning environment, age, time, motivation, prior knowledge, personality, first language, learning situation, and learner strategies.

1. The Acquisition---Learning Distinction

2. Acquisition
SLA
Sub-consious by
environment (games.
Movies, radio
Picking up
words
Learning
Consicous by
instructors
Correct Error
Knowing about
grammar rules

3. Factors Involved in L2 Learning
 Language input
The language one gets from
listening or reading
 Learning environment
Whether the learner is
encouraged to learn or not
 Age
The age at which one starts
learn L2
 Time
The time learner has to learn L2
 Motivation
The need or purpose of learning
L2
- to survive in L2 speaking
 Prior knowledge
What the learner has already
acquired and learned before
learning L2
 Personality
Personal traits such social,
outgoing
 First Language
The language the learner has
been speaking from childhood
 Situation
The way the learner learns L2,
by formal instruction or natural
interaction
 Learner strategies