A resource for students and teachers, a quote to inspire, and a question to ponder. It really is the little things we do consistently that lead to great outcomes.
“It’s highly possible that this learning difference by age is not due to some magic change in brain plasticity, but simply that adults don’t have as much time to be exposed as children and often hit a point where it stops being helpful to improve after a while. They become totally fluent at this slower pace and reaching native-level mastery provides little additional advantage. Maybe it’s not that it’s harder for older learners or that they’re not capable, maybe it’s just that they don’t have the same opportunity."
Debunking language learning myths
Learning English as an Adult: Myths, Facts, and Competencies
In this webinar, I address typical questions and debunk common myths about adult English language learning using research-based evidence. I also discuss a framework of communicative language learning and teaching across linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competencies for academic, professional, and social contexts. This event is particularly beneficial to anyone interested in the teaching and learning of language as an adult. All are welcome to attend and participate. Register Here
Presentation Date: 12/6/2023 at 3:00 pm US-EST
Quote
"Anyone who stops learning is old — whether this happens at twenty or at eighty. Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young but becomes constantly more valuable — regardless of physical capacity."
- Henry Ford
Question
What is holding you back from learning another language and what can you do about it?
Until next week,
Dr. Yaz
p.s. Happy December!
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