AGE DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Keywords: cognitive skills, linguistics, academic requirements, grammatical rules, age-appropriate, authentic pronunciation.Abstract
Abstract: Age plays a significant role in second language acquisition, influencing both the process and the outcomes of learning. This article examines how learners of different age groups—children, adolescents, and adults—approach language learning and how their cognitive, psychological, and social characteristics affect their success. While younger learners are often believed to achieve more native-like pronunciation and intuitive language use, older learners tend to benefit from developed cognitive skills, such as analytical thinking and metalinguistic awareness. The concept of the Critical Period Hypothesis is also explored, highlighting its implications for language acquisition at different ages.
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