Examine the ways in which different theories of Second language Acquisition (SLA) have dealt with the presence of first language in those acquiring an L2 and show how views have evolved over time.

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Question: To what extent may the first language affect L2 acquisition? Examine the ways in which different theories of Second language Acquisition (SLA) have dealt with the presence of first language in those acquiring an L2 and show how views have evolved over time.