Tikrit University

Multilingualism and the affected factors on second language learning

Document Type : Original Article

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Tikrit University- College of Education for Women

10.25130/lang.7.4.16
Abstract
The current study aims to look at multilingualism and how to learn several languages, ands that age, gender, motivation, native language, memory attitude play in terms of language learning . This paper presents at the beginning an overview of the subject, covers the terms bilingualism , trilingualism , included adequate meanings and explanations for these terms and their various types, learning second language learning is also discussed. the question of whether studying languages at a young age is beneficial is addressed . the researcher used data from a survey conducted from various resources . The process of being a multilinguist is discussed and followed by the common ideologies that multilinguist embrace in general . The key factors that influence second language learning are presented by three groups , Individual distinctions , styles that they adopt , approaches that they employ, and pedagogical implications in language learning Keywords: multilingualism, second language learning, trilingualisim, ideologies .

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