Your father notices that you are taking Russian in university and decides that he too would like 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 since he has had more experience with language he will learn Russian faster than you
C) that he will master the Russian vocabulary faster than you, but will have problems with the grammar
D) nothing, since acquisition of a second language is unrelated to age of exposure to it

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the concept of "sensitive periods," there is a window of time in which language learning is most effective, typically ending around puberty. Since the father is likely past this sensitive period, he may find it more difficult to learn a second language compared to someone who is currently within this period (i.e. the university student). Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Your Father Notices That You Are Taking Russian in University