Age effects in first and second language learning are a well-known phenomenon. Any
layperson is familiar with stories of immigrant families where, after a few years, the children …

A classic topic in research on bilingualism across the lifespan is the relationship between
the age at which learners start to acquire a second language (L2) and their ultimate level of …

The effect of age of acquisition on ultimate attainment in second language learning has
been a controversial topic for years. After providing a very brief overview of the ideas that are …

The effects of age on second language acquisition constitute one of the most frequently
investigated and debated topics in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Two different …

This article deals with some misunderstandings about the age factor in second language
acquisition which result from a reliance on an incomplete interpretation of relevant research …

Age effects in second language acquisition (SLA) are often construed as evidence for a
maturationally based critical period. However, an analysis of end-state SLA research reveals …

The effects of age on second language acquisition constitute one of the most frequently
researched and debated topics in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Two different …

The idea that children have a special talent for languages that is rarely, if ever, available to
older learners is one that has much popular support. Among second language researchers …

This paper focuses on the effects of age on second language learning, specifically in foreign
language settings. It begins by pointing out that the effects of learners' initial age of learning …

Age has often been considered a major, if not the primary, factor determining success in
learning a second or foreign language. Children are generally considered capable of …