In middle school,you are taking Spanish.Your father becomes inspired to learn a second language.On the basis of the concept of "sensitive periods" in learning,you would predict:
A) that you will learn the language more easily than he will
B) that because he has had more experience with language, he will learn faster than you will
C) that he will master the new vocabulary faster than you will, but he will have problems with the grammar
D) nothing, because acquisition of a second language is unrelated to age of exposure to it

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According to the concept of sensitive periods in learning, there are certain periods in our lives when our brain is more receptive to acquiring new skills and knowledge. The sensitive period for language acquisition is generally considered to be during early childhood, but it does extend to adolescence. Therefore, it is likely that the middle school student will learn Spanish more easily than the adult father who does not have the same sensitivity to language learning at this stage in life.

In Middle School,you Are Taking Spanish