This document discusses learner variables that can impact second language acquisition. It examines factors internal to the learner, such as age, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits. These internal factors influence a learner's ability to acquire a new language and how quickly they can do so. Age appears to be one of the strongest predictors, as younger learners tend to achieve higher proficiency levels than older ones.
This document discusses learner variables that can impact second language acquisition. It examines factors internal to the learner, such as age, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits. These internal factors influence a learner's ability to acquire a new language and how quickly they can do so. Age appears to be one of the strongest predictors, as younger learners tend to achieve higher proficiency levels than older ones.
This document discusses learner variables that can impact second language acquisition. It examines factors internal to the learner, such as age, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits. These internal factors influence a learner's ability to acquire a new language and how quickly they can do so. Age appears to be one of the strongest predictors, as younger learners tend to achieve higher proficiency levels than older ones.
This document discusses learner variables that can impact second language acquisition. It examines factors internal to the learner, such as age, aptitude, motivation, and personality traits. These internal factors influence a learner's ability to acquire a new language and how quickly they can do so. Age appears to be one of the strongest predictors, as younger learners tend to achieve higher proficiency levels than older ones.