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The way someone learns affects how they take information in, understand it, and apply it.

Does teaching style align with the way someone learns? It is important for an educator to present information in multiple ways.

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Many linguistic factors affect language acquisition:

How old is the person learning a new language?

What is their level of proficiency of their native language?

How do they feel about their native language? Do they feel pride or shame?

How do they feel about learning a new language? Do they feel forced or excited?

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Physical health affects our ability to learn. Optimal and quality learning occurs when we get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet.

The time of day in which someone learns a new language also affects their ability to understand and retain information.

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Mental and emotional health has a significant impact in all areas of life, including the learning environment. Someone who has high self-esteem will feel more motivated to learn a second language and will be more likely to learn it more quickly.

Someone who is self-conscious and anxious about learning will have a harder time acquiring a new language.

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What is the perceived status of someone's home language and culture?

What are the values of the student's culture regarding family, school, or perceptions around bilingualism?

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Immigration status as well as laws and policies related to language use or the level of support for learning a new language affects multilingual learners.