Acquisition vs Learning

Language Acquisition
- an intuitive route that transpires
naturally without any exertion or
intention.
- no conscious thinking
Language Learning
- Involves the conscious acquisition of a
language.
- Involves instruction (Education)
Acquisition Learning

1. Unconscious process 1. Intentional process

2. Does not presuppose teaching 2.presupposes teaching
3. the child controls the pace 3. the teacher controls the
pace
Language Acquisition or Language Learning?