Children vs adults in second language learning

Children vs adults in second language learning - Steinberg

By Lissette García

Multiple Choice

For adults, social interaction occurs in the medium of language.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In memory, young children are assigned a low-value and adults a medium value.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Natural situation is similar to that in which the first language is learned.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The classroom for 2nd language learning is a planned situation.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In relation to the motor skills in the classroom setting, for older child are high value and for children low value.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In this type of second language acquisition, students will do best.

• Natural situation

• Classroom situation

Multiple Choice

When a student is learning English in London, this is an example of:

• English as a second language

• English as a foreign language

Multiple Choice

When a student from Mexico is learning English this is an example of:

• English as a second language (ESL)

• English as a foreign language (EFL)

Multiple Choice

A great number of adults learn the syntax of other languages perfectly.

• True

• False