What is the age of second language acquisition?
The age of second language (L2) acquisition is a factor that has raised a lot of interest and controversy. This phenomenon is called the “critical period” or “time sensitive” According to Lenneberg, the critical period for language acquisition begins around the age of two.
Does age affect L2 acquisition?
However, as long as they have acquired a first language during childhood, the ability to acquire L2 will remain intact and can be utilized at any age. On such a hypothesis, L2 acquisition should be equivalent in children and adults, hence, there will be no age effect role in L2 acquisition.
Is there a biologically based critical period for second language acquisition?
The idea that there is a biologically based critical period for second- language acquisition that prevents older learners from achieving native- like competence has appeal to both theorists and social policymakers (Bailey, Bruer, Symons, & Lichtman, 2001).
What are the affective factors in second language acquisition?
Affective Factors in Second Language Acquisition: The Affective Domain Self-esteem 235 131 Attribution Theory and Self-efficacy 236 131 Willingness to Communicate 237 132 Inhibition Risk Taking 238 132 Anxiety Empathy 239 132 Extroversion 240 133 Lesson No. 41 MOTIVATION
THE ROLE OF AGE IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION---A