1. AGE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ` XENIA S. BAESA
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22. Adolescents 2. Learners at this stage acquire mature attitude which directs them the adult position of tolerance. Learning activities for adolescents require adaptation using present challenges and individual’s own preferences.
23. Adults Characteristics: 1.Are notorious for lack of language structure mastery. 2.Sensitivity reaches its lowest point then levels- off with attainment. 3. Have greater cognitive maturity, better learning strategies and study habits, focus and goal orientation, longer attention span, ability to make variety of associations and better short-term memory.
24. Adults Learning Activities for Adults limit level of mastery and involves small group problem solving and discussion in a process of mutual inquiry.
25. Age in Second Language Learning Investment in teacher training for foreign language would gain more instructive effect when different age group are educated with appropriate teaching methods.