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Peer reviewedMarinova-Todd, Stefka H.; Marshall, D. Bradford; Snow, Catherine E. – TESOL Quarterly, 2000
Discusses the effects of age on second language acquisition, considering recent data and highlighting the misconceptions. Claims that proponents of the critical period hypothesis have misinterpreted research on speed of acquisition, misattributed age differences to neurobiological factors, and misemphasized poor language learners in research on…
Descriptors: Adults, Age, Language Research, Language Tests
Peer reviewedSalter, Michael – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1987
Considers several challenges evolving in the field of foreign language instruction, including unity of foreign language teachers, teaching objectives, the importance of listening comprehension, compulsory foreign language education, language tests, speech skills, and curriculum. (CB)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society), Language Teachers
