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This paper explores Second Language Acquisition (SLA) as a multifaceted scientific field, examining the evolution of theories that explain how individuals learn a language beyond their native tongue. The article reviews key theoretical frameworks, ranging from behaviorist habit formation and Chomskys innatist approach to cognitive processing, sociocultural interactions, and Krashens Monitor Model. By analyzing fundamental conceptssuch as interlanguage, fossilization, and learner strategiesthe study illustrates the complexity of the learning process. It concludes that SLA is not driven by a single mechanism but is influenced by the interplay of cognitive, social, and psychological factors, necessitating an interdisciplinary approach for effective language pedagogy.
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