TEFL Akesu

There is a significant difference between how adults and children learn new languages. Circumstances such as learning experience, motivation, nervousness, language awareness, behavior problems, life experience, and culture all play a crucial role in how adult learners differ from young learners. In this article, I will compare, contrast, and note the benefits and drawbacks of how adults and young learners acquire english. Although adult learners can generally be categorized as those who are 18 year of age or more, young learners can be categorized into three groups. young learners are divided into groups who are post puberty (13+ years old, usually unmotivated, and unwilling to take risks), pre-puberty (usually more receptive to new sounds, words, and language of the new language), and very young learners (7 years and less, with shorter attention span, but very receptive to games, activities, etc.). Adult learners, in general, will have more learning experience, life experience, and motivation than younger learners. Adults will have had a long history of learning before learning a new language, so they will have many skills in how to study and learn. Because adults most likely have had a history of successes and failures, they probably have a less flexible view with their methods of learning than young learners. The life experiences of adults can bring more varied and interesting topics into lessons. These experiences can make it easier for teachers to build a strong rapport with students. Lastly, adult students are usually self motivated to learn the new language. They will usually have chosen to attend the classes on their own, which makes it easier for teachers to engage them in the learning process. Adult learners are different from young learners in the sense that although they cause fewer behavior problems, their nervousness and language awareness may be roadblocks to their acquisition of a new language. Adults are usually more nervous about learning a new language. Depending on the culture, adult learners may be very concerned about saving ‘face’ and fiercely focused on success. Therefore, they may be faced with a lot of pressure and anxiety. On top of this, adults will want to match the new language to their native language, which can cause some problems since not all languages can be translated to have the same meanings. young learners, on average, are more receptive to a new language if it is taught with strategies that interest them. Usually, young learners do not get to choose whether or not they will learn a new language. Therefore, they may be less motivated than adults to do homework or study. Their lack of maturity may also bring about behavioral problems to the classroom. However, young learners are exceptionally receptive to new languages, as they learn the language separate from their native language. young learners are easily moldable, as they may not be as stressed out about learning the language as adults are. They are not afraid to make mistakes, which make for a lot of effective practice. Overall, both adult and student learners come with their own sets of challenges. Regardless of whether students are adults or children, it is important for teachers to be understanding, encouraging and make lessons that are relevant and cater to both groups.