Differences and similarities between first and second languages: a functional and pedagogical analysis

This article examines the differences and similarities between first and second languages. The discussion focuses on the aspects of function and pedagogy. With respect to differences, attention is given to aspects related to language as a choice, the method of knowledge acquisition for first and sec...

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Main Authors: Zulkifley Hamid (Author), Rahim Aman (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2006.
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