Table of Contents
- 1 How is learning of mother tongue different from the learning of a second language?
- 2 Does foreign language learning affects mother tongue?
- 3 Why Learning second language is important?
- 4 Should the learner learn English in their mother tongue?
- 5 How do I learn a foreign language?
- 6 Does learning a foreign language ruin your native tongue?
How is learning of mother tongue different from the learning of a second language?
A first language is the mother tongue or native language of a person while a second language is a language a person learns in order to communicate with the native speaker of that language. On the other hand, a second language is always fixed by the person.
Does foreign language learning affects mother tongue?
Learning a second language can also develop mother tongue skills. Generally, not much attention is paid to the grammatical structures of our native tongue, but once we start to focus on the mechanics of a second language: grammar, conjugations and sentence structure, our awareness of our L1 improves.
Why Learning second language is important?
It improves your memory Learning a new language pushes your brain to get familiar with new grammar and vocabulary rules. It allows you to train your memory to remember new words, make connections between them, and use them in contextual situations.
Does bilingualism strengthen mother tongue?
Recent research has shown that bilingual speakers are more likely to learn a language better using their mother-tongue fluency. That means, the better you are with your L1, the better you progress in English.
Should English be learned through English or through English?
Against the use of L1, it is the general assumption that English should be learned through English, just as you learn your mother tongue using your mother tongue. But the idea that the learner should learn English like a native speaker does, or tries to ‘think in English’, is an inappropriate and unachievable thought.
Should the learner learn English in their mother tongue?
But the idea that the learner should learn English like a native speaker does, or tries to ‘think in English’, is an inappropriate and unachievable thought. The role of mother tongue in teaching and learning of English has been discussed in literature.
How do I learn a foreign language?
You need dedication and to be committed. Studying another language requires a slow, steady effort. You can study very hard the night before a big biology exam but that strategy does not really work for learning languages. Learning and practising a little every day is a more effective technique.
Does learning a foreign language ruin your native tongue?
Learning a foreign language, unless you plan to begin speaking it exclusively, has no ill effects on your native tongue, and may even enhance your linguistic ability and allow you to gain insights about your first language.