The age factor in second language acqisition

Autor*innen

• Felix B.

Parameter

• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

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The paper explores the complexities of second language acquisition, highlighting that individuals can learn multiple languages beyond their mother tongue. It emphasizes the prevalence of bilingualism and multilingualism in modern society, with language knowledge becoming increasingly normalized. The author discusses various influencing factors on language learning, such as age, sex, and motivation, with age being a particularly contentious topic in research. The paper delves into how these variables impact individual learning experiences and outcomes in acquiring additional languages.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback