PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: A CASE STUDY INDONESIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

One of the most controversial issues in applied linguistics concerns the role of conscious and unconscious processes in second language acquisition. Some scholars believe learners must consciously understand the language system to develop and apply the proper forms. Behaviourists, who want to exclude consciousness from psychological explanation, argue against consciousness' significance in behaviour and learning. The debates between both adherents of conscious and unconscious processes in second language learning still linger. The English language is one of the most commonly used language all over the world. Learning English gives students access to more information and research. English is interlinked with most third-world countries' social, economic, and educational development. However, the English language is a second language in Indonesia. A substantial amount of research has examined the influence of characteristics including age, gender, and cognitive aptitude on second language learning. However, psychological factors should also be given equal importance. Thus, this research exposes the psychological factors involved in learning as a second language in the Indonesian educational system. This research shows the influence of sociocultural variables on second language acquisition. This work will review the Neuro-Linguistic Programming skills, strategies, and techniques to overcome mental difficulties with learning English as a second language in Indonesia.