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Successful SL learning depends on internal factors (maturation, cognitive processes, motivation) and external factors (access to learning opportunities).

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Learning a second language (SL) is a conscious process involving formal instruction, while acquisition is an unconscious process that occurs naturally through interaction in a language-rich environment.

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Language Learning vs. Language Acquisition

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Motivation, self-confidence, anxiety, attitude, age, intelligence, cognitive style, and personality significantly impact language acquisition.

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What Happens To Your Brain When You Learn a New Language | Understanding with Unbabel

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Both children and adults exhibit motivation for learning SLs; However, adults often require external motivation due to their specific goals.

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Younger learners typically have an advantage in acquiring languages ​​due to their natural adaptability; However, adults often bring different motivations that can enhance their learning experience.

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Explore differences in how children and adults process and store information.

Include topics like critical periods, brain plasticity, and memory retention.

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Focus on the social contexts of learning, such as family, school, workplace, and community.

Highlight how peer interaction differs for children and adults.

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Must align with the distinct cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of learners at different ages.

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Children’s learning processes are naturally immersive and playful, requiring methods that capture their attention and align with their developmental stage.

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Teaching Methods for Children in Second Language Learning

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Teaching Methods for Children in Second Language Learning

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Play-Based Language Learning

Use games, songs, and role-playing activities to teach vocabulary and basic structures.

Example: A game where children act out verbs (e.g., running, jumping) in the second language.

Total Physical Response (TPR)

Combine language learning with physical actions to enhance retention.

Example: Teaching commands like "stand up" or "clap your hands" while performing the actions.

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Campuseducacion.com. (2019). Acquisition of second languages. https://www.campuseducacion.com/blog/revista-digital-docente/adquisicion-de-segundas-lenguas/

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Adults’ language learning benefits from structured and practical approaches that address their motivations and life contexts.

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Teaching Methods for Adults in Second Language Learning

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Teaching Methods for Adults in Second Language Learning

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Goal-Oriented Learning

Focus on practical uses of the second language, such as work or travel.

Example: Teaching adults how to introduce themselves in professional settings or order food at a restaurant.

Pronunciation and Grammar Drills

Address common challenges like pronunciation and grammar explicitly.

Example: Practicing specific sounds that don’t exist in the learners’ native language or reviewing verb conjugations.

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For Children:

Act as a guide and entertainer, using creative methods to immerse children in the second language naturally.

For Adults:

Focus on building confidence and reducing anxiety about speaking the second language.

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CHILDHOOD VS ADULTS LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

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*Engage in problem-solving.

*Can learn new skills and adapt.

*Cognitive abilities influenced by environmental and social factors.

*Depend on memory, reasoning, and attention for cognitive tasks.

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Learning a new language in time: What does variation in bilingual experience tell us? Commentary on Caldwell-Harris and MacWhinney (2023): Age effects in second language acquisition: Expanding the emergentist account. Brain & Language, 241, 105269 2023, Brain and Language

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Studies suggest that younger learners excel in acquiring a second language, learning faster and with less effort and stress than adolescents and adults. Studies also indicate that children learn pronunciation and morphosyntax way better than other age groups.

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Cognitive Development: Key Insights in 30 Seconds! #sciencefather #cognitivedevelopment