How old should a child be when a school introduces the first foreign language?

2015-03-19 · 첨삭 강사 Nina

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There is the myth that young children are the best second language learners. In fact, studies have shown that adolescents and adults are in many ways better at learning a new language than children, except in the area of pronunciation. This is probably because they are already literate in their first language and can use some of their knowledge about language and language learning when learning the second language. Then, what's the best age to learn a new language? It depends on the situation. Some specialists in language acquisition claim that the sooner a child starts to learn a second language the better. However, there is evidence that this is not the case, particularly if the second language comes to take the place of the first language, which has never been allowed to develop properly. The answer, according to current research, is early adolescence, so about 11-13. And the more motivated the child is to learn the new language, the more successful he will be!

강사 첨삭

Hi there Sir [이름]!

I admire you for sharing your opinions about the matter given.

I do agree that early adolescence is the best time.

But it also depends on the person. If he/ she is really determined to learn and reach his/her goals, age won\'t matter.

Even elderly people can still be good at learning. It just depends on their study habits and passion.

Talk to you soon.

Teacher Nina


There is the myth that young children are the best second language learners.

>> correct

In fact, studies have shown that adolescents and adults are in many ways better at learning a new language than children, except in the area of pronunciation.

>> correct

This is probably because they are already literate in their first language and can use some of their knowledge about language and language learning when learning the second language. 

>> Did you mean: This is probably because they are already literate in their first language and can use some of their knowledge about it. And also in learning the second language.

Then, what\'s the best age to learn a new language? 

>> correct

It depends on the situation.

>> correct

Some specialists in language acquisition claim that the sooner a child starts to learn a second language the better.

>> correct

However, there is evidence that this is not the case, particularly if the second language comes to take the place of the first language, which has never been allowed to develop properly.

>> correct

>> However, there is evidence that this is not the case, particularly if the second language comes to take the place of the first language in which has never been allowed to develop properly.

The answer, according to current research, is early adolescence, so about 11-13.

>> correct

And the more motivated the child is to learn the new language, the more successful he will be!

>> correct

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