DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20046715
Kalit so‘zlar
second language acquisition, age differences, child learners, adult learners, language learning strategies, motivation, cognitive factors, communicative approach.Annotasiya
Foreign language acquisition is a multifaceted process shaped by cognitive, psychological, and social factors, among which age plays a crucial role. This study explores the differences between children and adults in learning a new language, with particular attention to their cognitive characteristics, learning strategies, and motivational factors. The research is based on a qualitative comparative analysis of key theories in second language acquisition. The findings show that children tend to achieve greater fluency and more accurate pronunciation due to implicit learning and higher neuroplasticity, whereas adults demonstrate stronger abilities in grammatical analysis and structured learning due to developed cognitive skills. The study also emphasizes the impact of motivation and learning environment on language learning success. The results underline the importance of adapting teaching methods to the specific needs of different age groups in order to improve learning outcomes.
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