UNIT 12: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN L1 AND L2 LEARNING

     In this unit I learned the differences between the first and second language which are Spanish and English. Furthermore, I realized that there are a wide range of characteristics that differ between them. For example, with L1 we evolve from babies until we get old. While L2 usually starts in educational institutions that required to pick the language up through studying as well as practicing it. Besides this, I just understood that when we are babies, we learn the language at the same time as we develop our cognitive skills, but in L2, we first develop our cognitive skills, then we can pick the second language up as becoming mature enough. Another aspect is that when we are children language is required for communication so that we become motivated to reach it, meanwhile L2 can sometimes become a frustraing matter. 

     There is not denying that the context in which language is learned is truly important. Even though, language is picked up differently. They both may have seemingly taught. Some of the activities I surely recommend are:

     Taking the role of an English teacher I would like my students have access to very academic resources that are reliable for learning. They can use online material from Cambridge, Longman, Pearson, etc. I consider they are so significant since they have from dictionaries to very advanced books which contain complex grammar, more real life situations such as: bargaining, going shopping, being at the restaurant, travelling by plane, etc, which can be roll played as in real situations.

     Another activity that I suggest is to be an active teacher, so that learners can become active, too. Attempt the use of games, kinaesthetic activities and what is more have an analysis on what the students preferences and learning styles are, with this learners will get lots of enclouragement. thus, they hear simplified and useful language that can be put into practice after they have had their appropriate silent period. As learners go developing their capabilities, thay may have more controlled practice activities in which they take part of the learning process and are able to experiment new features learned. 
As a result, when learners take the active role in the class, I can reformulate what they say, so that they can realize their mistakes and try no to repeat them.

Influence of L1 on L2.

How to teach a second language

Websites you can visit:

1. Palmer, R. (2014). Teaching Language Learners up to their potential, New Zealand. Retrived from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDZKHUDAYKU

2.  Royal, N. (2008),  International Education Studies, L1 use in L2 Vocabulary Learning: Facilitator or Barrier. China.

3. Liu, J. (2008). Quality Development at School in Company Classes: Motivating Teaching & Learning Methods. DG. NY.