Peripheral Study of Second-Language Acquisition

Key words: inter-language, sociolinguistic, strategic competence, learning mechanisms fossilization ABSTRACT This paper includes a discussion on the nature of SLA and different approaches towards it.Factors affecting the processes of SLA has been mentioned as vital to the topic.Some key terms related to SLA has been explained so as the reader may feel at ease while going through this paper. The factors influencing the second language acquisition are included in this research as they are to be kept in while dealing with the topic of SLA. The target of research is to enhance the awareness among teachers and learners the essentials of second language equisition