The difference between a second language and a foreign language

The difference between a second language and a foreign language: different reference, different usage and different nature.

First, refer to different

1, second language: refers to the second language.

2. Foreign language: refers to a foreign language.

Second, the usage is different.

1, second language: the type of second language commonly used for mastering.

2. Foreign language: commonly used to refer to all languages except mother tongue.

Third, the nature is different.

1, L2: Here, second is a numeral, which means the second time, the second place. For example, besides Chinese, I also learned English. English here is a second language.

2. Foreign languages: all foreign languages except China, such as English and German.