Thursday, February 9, 2012


I thought that chapter 3 was very interesting on how people process a second language and also the differences on how younger people and older people process a second language. Teachers today who teach a second language to students have many tools now for their students to achieve fluency in the target language that they are teaching. As social creatures, we find out that learning a second language must have that social aspect and a cultural aspect as well so that the learner would grasp the second language more. It is this holistic approach that students will gain the most of the second language that is being taught in our school.

                As for the assignment during the class time, it was very interesting because it is better to hear the perspective of other people on the same subject that you are learning. This gives us a deeper knowledge and understanding of the section that is being presented. It is also good to hear examples of lessons being taught in our school system and how the presenters are implementing them in their classrooms.

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  1. Social interaction is an important part of L2 learning. However, older learners have already developed a high self-consciousness and do not have the fearless eagerness that young children do. So, a good first step would be to offer the opportunity for realistic and uncensored social interaction. And probably with people the L2 learner can relate to and make a connection with.

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