Abstract: The research of Third Language Acquisition(TLA) derives from the research of Second Language Acquisition(SLA),and focuses on the language acquisition of bilingual or multilingual learners.It has four conspicuous features: non-linear,maintaining individual difference,interdependence and qualitative change.The major differences between third language acquisition and second language acquisition lie in the order of language acquisition,language use environment and psychological process involved in language acquisition.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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