What causes a foreign accent?

What causes a foreign accent? Transferring L1 sounds to L2

Foreign Accent What causes a foreign accent? Transferring L1 sounds to L2 Why can’t people sound native?

Foreign Accent What causes a foreign accent? Transferring L1 sounds to L2 Why can’t people sound native? Critical period has past

Foreign Accent What causes a foreign accent? Transferring L1 sounds to L2 Why can’t people sound native? Critical period has past Old articulatory habits are ingrained like writing with other hand

L1 is learned during critical period L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 is learned during critical period

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 is learned during critical period L1 is never resisted L1 is learned by 24/7 meaningful interaction

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 is learned during critical period L1 is never resisted L1 is learned by 24/7 meaningful interaction L1 is acquired subconsciously

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 is learned during critical period L1 is never resisted L1 is learned by 24/7 meaningful interaction L1 is acquired subconsciously L2 is often learned after critical period L2 can be resisted L2 is often learned with small amounts of dedicated time L2 is acquired consciously

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 speakers have no competing language in their head L1 speakers remain fluent throughout life L1 speakers know nothing of textbook grammar rules

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 speakers have no competing language in their head L1 speakers remain fluent throughout life L1 speakers know nothing of textbook grammar rules L2 speakers have competing language already L2 speakers may backslide without practice L2 speakers know a lot about textbook grammar

L1 versus L2 Acquisition L1 speakers have no competing language in their head L1 speakers remain fluent throughout life L1 speakers know nothing of textbook grammar rules L2 speakers have competing language already L2 speakers may backslide without practice L2 speakers know a lot about textbook grammar