The first foreign language course in college

ejr1
Wed, 28 May 2008 10:26:38 +0000

My position about synonyms vs. foreign is one of attitude, not literalness. Many kids who see things as foreign do struggle, but acceptance that these words just mean the same thing as they do in English makes it easier to learn. As to people who learn as an adult, something happened that kept that center open. There are many who have difficulties, learn phrases, can be proficient, but never fluent. Why do you think that kids are taught other languages as younger children in other countries? They are more accepting of them. The center is still open. Again, it doesn’t close for everyone. Certain things happening will keep it open. If the proper stimulation is not there, it won’t allow fluency.