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.
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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