FACTORS AFFECTING LANGUAGE ACQUISITION by Ivan Amezola

Cognitive Factors

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Learners with strong working memory and analytical skills often grasp new languages faster, while cognitive development stages influence how children acquire language skills.

Linguistic Factor

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Similarities or differences between the native and target languages also affect learning ease. A learners familiarity with linguistic concepts in their native language, such as grammar and phonetics, can influence their acquisition of a new language

Physical Factors

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Physical conditions, like hearing impairments or speech disorders, can impact language acquisition by making it difficult to perceive or produce sounds.

Affective Factors

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Emotions and motivation significantly influence language learning.

Positive attitudes, high motivation, and self confidence foster language acquisition, where anxiety or lack of motivation can stall progress

Socio-Cultural Factors

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Social interactions and cultural exposure shape language acquisition by providing meaningful contexts for learning.

Access to a language rich environment and opportunities to practice with native speakers enhance learning outcomes

Political Factors

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Language policies and societal attitudes toward certain languages can affect acquisition

Political restrictions or stigmatization of certain languages can discourage learning or limit resources