 Third language acquisition

Third language acquisition refers to the process of learning a third language after having already acquired one or two languages. This phenomenon is often studied in the fields of linguistics and second language acquisition. Individuals who are multilingual may find that their prior knowledge of languages influences their ability to learn additional languages. Key aspects of third language acquisition include: 1. **Transfer Effects**: Learners may experience positive or negative transfer from their first and second languages, which can affect their acquisition of the third language.