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SLA: Second Language AcquisitionbyCao LumanfromNYNU ? sla introduction.ppt “Second” vs. “foreign” language acquisition In the case of “Second” language acquisition, the language plays an institutional social role in the community—it functions as a recognized means of communication among members who speak some other language as their mother tongue. Second Language Acquisition For example, English as a second language is learnt in the US, UK countries in Africa such as Nigeria (尼日利亚) Zambia. Second v. foreign In contrast, “foreign” language learning takes place in settings where the l