Difference between language acquisition and language learning | Loserark

 

Difference between language acquisition and language learning:

 Language acquisition and language learning are considered very different in linguistics. Language acquisition is a process by which language develops in humans. It is natural. It is also personal. It gives priority on the spoken language. It focuses on communication. It produces an ability. It is implicit and subconscious process. It depends on attitude On the other hand, Language learning is artificial. It is technical. It gives priority on the written language. It focuses on form. It produces knowledge. It is explicit and conscious process. It depends on aptitude.