definition of first language acquisition
Language acquisition usually refers to first-language acquisition, which studies infants' acquisition of their native language.This is distinguished from second-language acquisition, which deals with the acquisition (in both children and adults) of additional languages.The capacity to successfully use language requires one to acquire a range of tools including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and an extensive vocabulary.his is distinguished from second-language acquisition, which deals with the acquisition (in both children and adults) of additional languages. The capacity to successfully use language requires one to acquire a range of tools including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and an extensive vocabulary.