The Influence of Age Factors on Second Language Acquisition Xu Bailin Abstract: In second language acquisition‚ age factors has always been the study focus and one of the most controversial issues of linguistics. Based on the Brain Plasticity Theory and the Critical Period Hypothesis‚ the purpose is to prove such a hypothesis that the younger the leaner who begins to learn an second language‚the greater the probability that he or she will achieve a native-like command of it
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Factors influencing the learning of a second/foreign language Some students learn a new language quickly and easily than others. This simple fact reflects the hard work and persistence of the learner. However there are other crucial factors influencing the success that are totally beyond the control of the learner. These factors can be categorized as: 1. Age: second language acquisition is influenced by the age of the learner. Many studies have found that adolescents learn more rapidly than
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The Age Factor in Second Language Acquisition Introduction There are many factors that affect second language acquisition (SLA). For example‚ SLA is affected by the role of the mother tongue‚ the role of gender differences‚ the role of personal differences and the role of age differences. The role of age differences is one of the most important factors that affect SLA. It is often claimed that children learn faster than adults. The younger the learner of a foreign language‚ the more
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Take-Home Exam Language acquisition‚ as its name suggests‚ is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive‚ produce and use a language to communicate and understand. This capacity involves acquiring diverse aspects of language such as syntax‚ phonetics and a vast vocabulary. The process can be further divided into two categories: first language acquisition (FLA) which studies infants’ acquisition of their native language‚ and second language acquisition (SLA) which deals with how
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