Meaning of second language | Babel Free

Definitions

A language that is spoken by someone but is not their mother tongue.

Equivalents

Examples

“My second languages are Italian and German.”

“Vocabulary is a vital component of educational success in both first and second language contexts.”

“Malay is the lingua franca of several Southeast Asia countries and has been simplified by its use as a second language by non-native speakers. For example, the Malay plural is formed by repeating a word twice – buku means book and buku-buku means books.”

CEFR level