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Age in Language Learning Insights

Age plays an important role in language learning, with younger learners generally having an advantage over older ones due to increased plasticity and less cognitive decline. However, older learners can still achieve high levels of proficiency with the right approach and by leveraging their life experiences and learning strategies. Motivation is also a key factor, and both younger and older learners can succeed if they are motivated to learn a new language.

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Age in Language Learning Insights

Age plays an important role in language learning, with younger learners generally having an advantage over older ones due to increased plasticity and less cognitive decline. However, older learners can still achieve high levels of proficiency with the right approach and by leveraging their life experiences and learning strategies. Motivation is also a key factor, and both younger and older learners can succeed if they are motivated to learn a new language.

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dr Helena Sobol

16-17 October 2017

Age in language learning

[The following material has been copied from Jeremy Harmers How to Teach English: An Introduction into
the Practice of English Language Teaching, Jim Scriveners Learning Teaching: A Guidebook for English
Language Teachers, and Jeremy Harmers The Practice of English Language Teaching.]

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