FACTORS IN

SECONDLANGUAG
E ACQUISITION
 SECOND LANGUAGE
ACQUISITION(SLA)
• Learning of a second language after
mother tongue is established.
• Process of learning other languages in
addition to the native language.
FACTORS INFLUENCING SLA MAY
BE;
1.Extrinsic 2.Intrinsic
Factors factors
• External factors • Factors that
influencing an effect an
individual. individual
internally.
 INTRINSIC FACTORS
• AGE
• GENDER DIFFERENCES
• APTITUDE
• ATTITUDE TOWARDS STUDY
• COGNITIVE ABILITY
• INTEREST IN LEARNING
 EXTRINSIC FACTORS
• SOCIAL BACKGROUND
• FAMILY
• MOTIVATION
• NEED OR PURPOSE
• ACCESS TO NATIVE SPEAKERS
• INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
There are also affective or emotional
factors influencing learning such as;
• SELF ESTEEM
• INHIBITION
• RISK TAKING
• ANXIETY
• EMPATHY
 Conclusion
• Being successful in second language
acquisition depends on many factors.
• Extrinsic and intrinsic factors work
together.
• Age and motivation are given the most
importance.
• Role of psychological play cannot be
THANK YOU

By Megha Miriam George

English Optional
Titus ll Teachers College, Thiruvalla