Old Dogs and New Tricks: What About a Second Language?

The theme of the critical period of language learning is the hotbed of discussion, the idea that certain elements of the language, like grammar and language, are acquired "easy" (and more important) to master and acquire at a young age There is sufficient evidence to support. Discussion about phonology, but whether this is evidence is still controversial. Whether the important period of overall language learning and its critical period are applicable to second language learning (Newport, 2002). The impact of such research and assertion is very great. Not only young children 's parents may want to provide all the conveniences for young people and the elderly, as well as their children.

The old adage that old dogs can not teach new skills is that there is no water. Alternatively, you can say "Dogs do not hunt" (not good). Adults are experiencing many functional deterioration, such as job speed, hearing loss, visual acuity change, but we can take measures to compensate for these dysfunctions. In addition, although some cognitive skills have declined, older learners often have more life experiences and wisdom than can replace the normal part of other depression. Finally, please make an atmosphere that you believe adult students can learn effectively

Let me talk about this discussion about age now. "You can not teach a new way to an old dog." Silicon Valley is the ultimate definition of "new skills" - unlike other industries, the half-life of experience is extremely short, with more than 10 years experience being a burden There is none. As a result, why "Why did autistic psychologists no longer exist?" Or "Why are obesity people underestimated in the Polar Vault community?" Or "In any case, Excellent features are a major responsibility of the industry. "