Individual Learner Differences and Second Language Acquisition
Abstract
Students confront great pressure while learning English due to an intense competition. In spite of trying hard, some students face struggling to acquire it well in comparison to high achievers. Thus, it is important to identify the key features that have an influence on second language learning and provide students with adequate results in learning. In this article, I will explore students` individual learner differences in terms of motivation, strategies, personality along with aptitude and prove that they play a great role in second language acquisition.
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