https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8 Ideal Conditions for Language Learning en-us 2022-03-03 17:10:49 UTC 2022-03-04 00:49:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076913566 L1 is learned from the moment we are born, while L2 we are often left behind. L2 leaves the students attempting to catch up while L1 students are still making strides in their native language. There is also less stigma for younger learners to achieve and learn, reducing their affective filter significantly as the stakes are lower.]]> 2022-03-04 00:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076913566 ahershel https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076914255 -Higher stakes
-More pressure
-Exposed to English in school but not always outside of school]]> 2022-03-04 00:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076914255 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076915053 ESL students face tough challenges as they learn a second language. Some of these challenges are having to produce language that is beyond their current stage of development and having to learn curriculum and language at the same time. ]]> 2022-03-04 00:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076915053 ahershel https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918335 -Post puberty language acquisition: rarely sound like native speakers
-Reach a stage when performance fossilizes 
-Older learners have more to catch up

]]> 2022-03-04 00:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918335 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918380 As we age, our brains become more fixed in the way we see the world. This means, that older L2 learners may carry a heavy accent from the L1. Younger learners tend to acquire language while older learners tend to be able to bring in more comprehensible input due to contextual knowledge. However, older learners tend to be more nervous to use the language as they have higher stakes than younger learners. This can cause older learners to shy away and not try due to a fear of embarrassment. ]]> 2022-03-04 00:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918380 171954e https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918483 2022-03-04 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076918483 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076919703 We should not insist on English only curriculum as it may cause some language learners to resist learning English. Additionally, it can cause students to lose value in their original culture.]]> 2022-03-04 00:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076919703 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076920397 It is difficult to know if age is a factor for second language acquisition because there are many factors that play into language acquisition. However, it is important to note that younger learners are more able to draw on the intuitive strategies that they used to learn their first language. Adult learners, tend to have the advantage of better language skills in their own language, which can help with second language acquisition.]]> 2022-03-04 00:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076920397 ahershel https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076920526 -Use first language as a tool for learning
-L1 can help with academic tasks and development]]> 2022-03-04 00:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076920526 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076922592 While it is important for students to learn basic skills, many MLL students can become hung up on the process of reading, therefore, they do not pick up on context or meaning. It is important that they are able to understand and recall, so while structure is important, it can take a back seat]]> 2022-03-04 00:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076922592 171954e https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076922713 2022-03-04 00:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076922713 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076923355 We should not insist on English only because we are depriving students of the continuation of developing their first language and they will also suffer in learning in the content areas. ]]> 2022-03-04 00:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076923355 ahershel https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076923785 -Focus on patterns that are developmentally appropriate
-Make the context meaningful]]> 2022-03-04 00:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076923785 https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076924380 It is important to correct errors, but in a selective way. Repeating their ideas while rephrasing is important because it allows them to be heard, but does not focus only on their mistakes. Under repeated mistakes it is important to correct these, so it does not continue to occur.]]> 2022-03-04 00:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kflores002/mb4xdsmjoilz1ps8/wish/2076924380