LPPMS L3

• What is the most significant aspect that differentiates humans from other species?

  Language
• Why is language acquisition considered impressive in human development?

  It is significant from both psychological and cognitive perspectives
• What is the first language of a person?

  The language a person first encounters as a child
• How does a second language differ from a first language?

  A second language is learned after the first language and is different from it
• What are the key differences between a first language and a second language?

  • First language: mother tongue, instinctual, no alternatives, rapidly acquired
  • Second language: learned, personal choice, many alternatives, slower learning process
• What does it mean that a first language is 'acquired' while a second language is 'learned'?

  'Acquired' means it is a natural possession, while 'learned' involves study and instruction
• How proficient is a person in their first language by the age of 6?

  100% proficiency
• What is the nature of first language acquisition compared to second language learning?

  First language acquisition is natural and subconscious, while second language learning requires instruction and conscious effort
• What is 'telegraphic speech' and when does it occur?

  Telegraphic speech refers to two-word utterances by children aged 18 to 24 months
• How does the first language influence the learning of a second language?

  The structure of the first language can make it easier to learn a second language if they are similar
• What factors differentiate the acquisition of a first language from the learning of a second language?

  • Age: Younger children learn faster
  • Personality: Extroverts progress faster in second language learning
  • Culture: First language is integral to culture, second language is not
  • Motivation: First language acquisition is natural; second language learning requires motivation
• How does age affect second language learning?

  Children are more capable of learning a second language than adults
• How does personality impact second language learning?

  Introverted learners usually progress slower than extroverted learners
• What role does culture play in first and second language acquisition?

  The first language is crucial to a person's culture, while the second language has minimal cultural significance
• How does motivation affect second language learning?

  Good motivation can lead to faster learning of a second language
• What is the relationship between a first language and a second language?

  A first language is a person's mother tongue, while a second language is learned
• How do the effects of a first language and a second language on each other differ?

  The first language is less affected by the second language than vice versa
• What can be said about the relationship between a first and second language?

  The relationship and differences are complex but constant