LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LANGUAGE LEARNING. A COMPARATIVE STUDY

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  • Alijonova Madina Xamidjon qizi Faculty of Teaching Methods of English Philology and Translation Studies, ASIFL Teacher of the Department of Integrated Course of English Language Teaching

Keywords:

Language acquisition, language learning, second language acquisition, ESL, EFL, communicative competence, immersion, formal instruction

Abstract

This article studies the main ideas of language acquisition and language learning, focusing on their differences, similarities, and roles in learning a second language. It explains how both unconscious processes (acquisition) and conscious study (learning) help learners improve their language skills. The article also includes a comparison of two learners to show how different environments and learning conditions can affect their progress. The results show that it is important to use both acquisition and learning methods in modern language teaching.

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Published

2026-04-30

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Alijonova Madina Xamidjon qizi. (2026). LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LANGUAGE LEARNING. A COMPARATIVE STUDY. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(4), 1382–1385. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/4236

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Applied Science and Social Science

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Articles

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