Which of the following is true of second language learning with reference to first language?

Option 2 : First language supports the learning of second language.

Language learning is the process of learning to speak and understand a foreign language. It helps children to acquire practical commands of language. It is a result of deliberate and conscious effort for a better understanding of foundational skills of language learning.

• A first language is a language to which a child is predominantly exposed from infancy. First language is learned naturally, it doesn't require formal instruction.
• A second language is a language other than one’s first language that is learned for utilitarian reasons because of its direct value to the speaker as a citizen of his own country. 
• First language supports the learning of a second language as research has shown that many skills acquired in the first language can easily be transferred to another language.
• For example, if a learner develops good reading skills in Bengali, he/she is likely to be able to apply these skills to learning English.

Hence, it is clear that 'first language supports the learning of second language' is true of second language learning with reference to first language.