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Language learning . Acquisition and age . Age and acquisition. Is there a relationship between age and LA?. Some myths about the relationship between fla & sla. Stern (1970) suggested a second language teaching method on the basis of FLA. These are:. Practice Imitate
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Language learning Acquisition and age
Age and acquisition Is there a relationship between age and LA?
Some myths about the relationship between fla &sla Stern (1970) suggested a second language teaching method on the basis of FLA.
These are: • Practice • Imitate • Practice sounds then word then sentences • Listen then understand • Reading and writing are advanced stages of learning language • Do not translate • Use language and not grammar
In order to understand the relation between LA and age three comparisons are done: • First and second language acquisition in children (C1 –C2) • Second language acquisition in children and adults (C2 – A2) • First language acquisition in children and second language acquisition in adults (C1 – A2)
Critical period hypothesis • It claims that there is a biological timetable • Neurobiological development affects second language success • Hemispheric lateralization and right hemispheric paeticipation
The significance of accent • What is the age of authentic pronunciation ? • Is pronunciation of language the sole criterion fro acquisition?