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Annotation.This article discusses the role of the first language in the second language acquisition process. It compares and contrasts both language acquisition processes. It is obvious that the role of the first language is significant in learning any foreign languages. Each has similar and different stages to discuss.
Second language acquisition, first language, learner characteristics, linguistic factors, instructional variables, context, purpose, age and acquisition.
Second language acquisition, first language, learner characteristics, linguistic factors, instructional variables, context, purpose, age and acquisition.
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