Advisory Meeting #2

What is the most important factor in second language acquisition for a non-native speaker?

The most important factor in second language acquisition for a non-native speaker is motivation because if someone is not motivated they will never successfully master a language.

• Without motivation one will not put time into acquiring a second language. If someone doesn't have a reason to  learn Finnish they will most likely not be able to master the language.

• The most motivational things are love and money. If someone is told that if they learn Finnish they will be paid 1 million dollars they will most likely start learning Finnish.

• If someone enjoys learning a language that is motivation in itself. If one finds the Finnish language beautiful then they will also want to speak it on their own accord.

Sources: 5,10

Motivation plays a key factor in whether or not a second language is successfully mastered.