Is that true that ‘the younger the better’?
Is that true that ‘the younger the better’? Main Second Language Acquisition influence factors https://www.istockphoto.com/es/foto/voltea-a-mano-el-cubo-de-madera-con-sla-a-los-s%C3%ADmbolos-de-satisfacci%C3%B3n-del-cliente-gm1368719968-438635439 According to Diane Larsen-Freeman (1997) SLA is a dynamic, complex and nonlinear system, just as other sciences. Each learner’s pathway is unique according to a high number of interacting factors: There are many factors that affect Second Language Acquisition: - Motivation and the willing to learn make easier the learning. Affective factors. - Age is a crucial factor, as the older the new speaker is, the most difficult it would be because of the lack of brain plasticity. - The access to the language also makes a difference. The amount of input has a direct relationship with the speed of learning - Personality. Extrovert people that is comfortable having social interaction are able to engage conversation