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Direct linkLichtman, Karen – Journal of Child Language, 2016
Children are thought to learn second languages (L2s) using primarily implicit mechanisms, in contrast to adults, who primarily rely on explicit language learning. This difference is usually attributed to cognitive maturation, but adults also receive more explicit instruction than children, which may influence their learning strategies. This study…
Descriptors: Child Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Processes
