After viewing this video, First and Second Language Acquisition by Marjo Mitsutomi & Minna Kirjavainen:Create a comprehensive chart of your choice, to analyze the similarities and differences between learning a first and second language.

Analyzing Similarities and Differences between L1 and L2

After viewing this video, First and Second Language Acquisition by Marjo Mitsutomi & Minna Kirjavainen,

Create a comprehensive chart of your choice, to analyze the similarities and differences between learning a first and second language. You are encouraged to use additional reliable sources for the completion of this assignment.

Note that your chart must contain a brief explanation of each item and not a simple header. For example: Instead of simply listing “Pronunciation”, you would explain how pronunciation is acquired in the first and second language.

Your chart may consist of a Venn Diagram, a table, with different columns, or other type of graphic organizer.

Include the following key terms:

Similarities: Errors, Initial Stages, Later Stages, Context, Input, Overgeneralization

Differences: Input, Context, Background, Motivation, On Balance.

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