DIFFERENCES BETWEEN L1 AND L2 ACQUISITION IN TERMS OF AFFECTIVE FACTORS AND MOTIVATION TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE

This study tries to find the answer to this question that whether there is a difference between L1 and L2 Acquisition in terms of affective factors and motivation. It is an attempt to make a comparison and tries to examine an array of theories about first language (L1) acquisition and second language (L2) acquisition. Understanding the nature of L1 and L2 under the category of language acquisition needs various aspects to be considered, compared, and contrasted. Obtained results from these comparisons and contrasts truly have valuable implications for language practitioners who can help designing syllabuses, changing teaching processes and classroom activities. These results also enable the language teachers to understand their students' learning processes.