EXTRA VARIABLES THAT INFLUENCE SLA.

1. Besides the hypotheses studied, there also exists other variables that can influence the acquisition of a second language in a positive or negative manner, factors such as:

1.1. Age

1.1.1. This factor can influence in a huge way when it comes to acquire a second language effectively since the brain works differently depending of the age of the acquirer.

1.1.1.1. Adults

1.1.1.1.1. Learning the L2 instead of acquiring it.

1.1.1.2. Children

1.1.1.2.1. Acquire the language easier.

1.2. Residence

1.2.1. The Residence deals with the length of residence of the acquirer in a country where the environment of this country is full of the second language. Professionals have proven that if individuals who have lived longer in the place where the language is spoken, they have better results acquiring the language.

1.2.1.1. Long residence

1.2.1.1.1. More exposed to L2.

1.2.1.2. Short residence

1.2.1.2.1. Less exposed to L2.

1.3. Exposure

1.3.1. It refers to the time an acquirer is exposed to use the language in real-life environments. This exporsure is quite helpful to acquire the language in accurate manner in many aspects such as pronunctiation, listening, and lexicon.

1.3.1.1. Strong exposure

1.3.1.1.1. Developing good proficiency in L2.

1.3.1.2. Poor exposure

1.3.1.2.1. Weak proficiency of the L2.

1.4. Language teaching

1.4.1. Language teaching is a factor that can be used in some areas during the process of acquiring a second language because it stimulates comprehensible input in the learners. However, it can also affect the second language acquisition.

1.4.1.1. Pros

1.4.1.1.1. It supplies comprehensible input in the classroom.

1.4.1.2. Cons

1.4.1.2.1. It does not supply comprehensible input outside the classroom.

1.5. Acculturation

1.5.1. This aspect has to do with the adaptation of another culture, in this case, the culture of the second language that someone is acquiring. This variable mainly impacts immigrants, and how the adopt the traits of the country in order to "pick up" the language effectively.

1.5.1.1. Efficient Acculturation

1.5.1.1.1. Adopting traits of the language.

1.5.1.2. Weak Acculturation

1.5.1.2.1. Avoid contact with native citizens.

2. CONCLUSION

3. In conclusion, these variables are really important to consider in the process of acquiring a second language since they can influence in the acquisition process, leading to a weak language acquisition of L2 in the future or even worse, not letting the acquirer to progress with his/her acquisition of the target language. So, it is paramount to understand these factors since sometimes the acquirers are not responsibly taking into account these variables that could be affecting the acquisition of the second language efficiently.