If a child is taught a foreign language during her sensitive period in language development, she will
A) most likely speak the language with her native accent and have difficulty mastering the language's nuances.
B) most likely master and speak the foreign language as well as a native speaker.
C) learn pronunciation easily, but struggle to learn its grammatical rules.
D) have difficulty with pronunciation of the foreign language, but easily learn its grammatical rules.

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During the sensitive period in language development, which occurs between birth and around age 7, children are especially receptive to learning new languages. If a child is taught a foreign language during this time, she is most likely to master and speak the language as well as a native speaker. This is because the sensitive period is characterized by a heightened ability to acquire language, including not just vocabulary and pronunciation, but also the grammar and syntax of the language. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

If a Child Is Taught a Foreign Language During Her