L1 vs L2

1  L1 learners’ friends and family

• A  often correct the learners’ mistakes.

• B  often reformulate the learners’ mistakes.

• C  often discuss the learners’ mistakes with them.

2   L1 learners’ motivation to learn their first language

• A  is part of their wish to communicate.

• B  varies according to their personalities.

• C  comes from their wish to learn school subjects.

3  L1 learners’ long silent period helps them

• A  avoid making mistakes.

• B  produce complex grammatical structures.

• C  become familiar with language patterns.

4  Some L2 learners prefer formal language learning to acquisition because

• A  they have an analytical learning style.

• B  they like taking risks.

• C  they learn well autonomously.

5  L1 learners’ errors

• A  are always very similar to those made by L2 learners.

• B  can sometimes fossilise.

• C  need to be corrected immediately.