During the early stages of the language acquisition process, learner varieties necessarily consist of a restricted set of linguistic devices which the learner has to use as efficiently as possible in daily inte
"We still don't understand how a child learns its first language, why some children have language disorders, or how children and adults learn a second language," explains Professor Joan Maling. Explaining the process of language acquisition promises not only to help scientists answer these ...
The “deep motor area” of the brain is responsible for processes that are not consciously thought about, like brushing your teeth or getting dressed. For children, processing a new language is second nature. Adults process language in a more active part of the brain, meaning that they think...
For children, processing a new language is second nature. Adults process language in a more active part of the brain, meaning that they think more consciously about language rather than it being intuitive (See Reference 1).••• Proficiency Differences...
The findings suggest that language acquisition could be simpler than previously thought. Maybe children “don’t need a custom-built, high-class language-specific mechanism” to efficiently grasp word meanings, says Jessica Sulliva...
Native Fluency – A Real Challenge For Adults A few years ago, we wrote a Post:Beyond “Learning a Language like a Child”. In it, we review various theories about language acquisition. One interesting theory that applies to sounds in languages is called “categorical perception”. ...
Language processing in adults is facilitated by an expert ability to generate detailed predictions about upcoming words. This may seem like an acquired skill, but some models of language acquisition assume that the ability to predict is a prerequisite for learning. This raises a question: Do childr...
To understand the magnitude of the task for LESLLA learners it is important to understand the complex interplay of literacy development and language acquisition. Recent literature on LESLLA learners builds on insights from studies on the reading acquisition of children and adults with emergent literacy...
Processing Spoken Language Recent research studies using imaging scanners reveal that spoken language production is a far more complex process than previously thought. When preparing to produce a spoken sentence, the brain uses not only Broca's and Wernicke's areas but also calls on several other ...
Reading Notes of The Language Instinct1. Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops ...