This reaction paper summarizes and evaluates three sources on language acquisition. First, Cook (1979) compares first and second language learning, noting important differences when learning occurs in a classroom. Second, Krashen (1981) proposes that a learner's first language impacts second language acquisition, causing them to "fall back" on their first language when unsure. Third, Freeman (2004) discusses perspectives on first language acquisition and debates around written second language acquisition. The paper finds Cook's comparisons and Freeman's emphasis on allowing mistakes particularly insightful for teaching approaches. It concludes the sources provided a more nuanced understanding of language learning.