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    This document discusses at what age a second language should be introduced based on research into first and second language acquisition. It covers the controversial findings on early versus late starters in becoming bilingual and examines the critical period hypothesis, which proposes there is an ideal window for acquiring language skills most efficiently. The document also analyzes whether the critical period hypothesis applies to second language acquisition or not.

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    At What Age Should The Seond Language Be Introduced?

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    This document discusses at what age a second language should be introduced based on research into first and second language acquisition. It covers the controversial findings on early versus late starters in becoming bilingual and examines the critical period hypothesis, which proposes there is an ideal window for acquiring language skills most efficiently. The document also analyzes whether the critical period hypothesis applies to second language acquisition or not.

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    At what age should the seond

    language be introduced?
    Introduction
    • Empirical research - contraversial results
    • Early starters vs. Late starters
    • Billingualism
    First language acquisition
    • Critical Period Hypothesis - CPH
    • Genie
    • Victor “the wild boy of Aveyron“
    • Critical age/period
    Additional language acquistion

    • Second Language Aquisition- SLA


    • The importance of age effect
    • Age as a major factor
    • CPH applies vs. CPH does not apply

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