Sequential Bilingualism Essay

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Sequential bilingualism occurs when a person becomes bilingual by first learning one language and then another. The process is contrasted with simultaneous bilingualism, in which both languages are learned at the same time. There is variation in the period in which learning must take place for bilingualism to be considered simultaneous. Generally, the term sequential bilingualism applies only if the child is approximately three years old before being introduced to the second language (L2). Contents • 1 Linguistic Competence o 1.1 Achieving the Competence of a Native Speaker o 1.2 Dominant versus Balanced Bilinguals o 1.3 Grammatical versus Communicative Competence • 2 Majority vs Minority Language o 2.1 First Language as a Majority Language o 2.2 First Language as a Minority Language  2.2.1 Age of introduction of L2  2.2.2 Value and Importance of Minority Language in Society  2.2.3 Consequences of First Language Attrition (FLA) • 3 Modes to acquire L2 o 3.1 Circumstantial Bilingualism vs Elective Bilingualism o 3.2 Formal vs Informal Learning • 4 Success factors contributing to acquisition of L2 o 4.1 Individual learner differences o 4.2 Availability of Opportunities o 4.3 Motive • 5 Obstacles faced when acquiring second language o 5.1 Familial and Cultural factors o 5.2 Individual Factors  5.2.1 Affective factors and Age  5.2.2 Self-belief and Motivation (Low intrinsic and extrinsic motivation)  5.2.3 L1 Interference o 5.3 Pedagogical Factors • 6 Code-switching • 7 Emotional Intensity of Languages in Bilinguals • 8 References • 9 See also Linguistic Competence Achieving the Competence of a Native Speaker Achieving the linguistic competence comparable to a native speaker can be achieved when the second language is learned before the critical period of acquiring a language ends. It is more difficult to achieve a

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