The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period might reflect late-emerging neural maturation processes that compromise the circuitry responsible for successful language acquisition". https://t.co/T2rLl2bZ9F https://t.co/4xWksTGjWf
A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers.
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This collection reflects strong agreement with the research's conclusions, as seen in comments stating that the study 'busts the myth' about adult language learning and citing the large dataset, which enhances credibility. The tone is mostly informative and supportive, emphasizing the study's significance and encouraging further exploration of the findings.
Most discussions show strong support for the idea that the research challenges earlier beliefs about language learning in adults, with phrases like 'busts the myth' and 'evidence from 2/3 million English speakers,' indicating agreement.
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The discussions suggest the research could influence how language learning is viewed, with mentions of its potential to 'reshape' understanding of language acquisition and educational approaches.
Abstract in brief
- This study uses a massive dataset of 669,498 English speakers to investigate how language learning ability changes with age, addressing limitations of previous research through advanced modeling techniques.
- The findings reveal that grammar learning ability remains strong until about age 17-19 and then declines steadily, supporting the idea of a critical period for language acquisition that is later than previously thought.
- The research provides new insights into the timing of language learning ability decline, including its impact on mastering both easy and complex syntactic structures, and offers broader implications for understanding language development.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@SpeakinFluently @MultilingualCh This one may come in handy: https://t.co/AgEp5nIKE0
@baboig @PirainoXlations Check my video on it, where I quote empirical evidence and research articles, links included in the video description: https://t.co/AgEp5o0lvy
@skdh @PubPeer The Games with Words project is focused on syntax: researchers' main interest is in the intriguing question of whether there is a 'critical period' beyond which you will be v unlikely to attain native-like competence. https://t.co/PP6urGez3g
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“A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers” (Hartshorne, Tenenbaum, Pinker) Adults can reach fluency — this article busts the myth with updated cognitive science on L2 #Linguistics #AdultLearning
RT @matteozullo_mz: The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period migh…
RT @matteozullo_mz: The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period migh…
RT @matteozullo_mz: The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period migh…
RT @matteozullo_mz: The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period migh…
The ability to learn languages declines steadily past the critical period (0-18). "The end of the critical period might reflect late-emerging neural maturation processes that compromise the circuitry responsible for successful language acquisition". https://t.co/T2rLl2bZ9F https://t.co/4xWksTGjWf
مثل ما أوضحت هذه الدراسة: Hartshorne JK, Tenenbaum JB, Pinker S. (2018). A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers. Cognition.
Hartshorne JK, Tenenbaum JB, Pinker S. A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers. Cognition. 2018 Aug;177:263-277. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2018.04.007. Epub 2018 May 2. PMID: 29729947; PMCID: PMC6559801.
@Ali48007696 @sabber_dev مطالعه سال ۲۰۱۹ A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers حجم نمونه: قریب به ۶۷۰ هزار نتیجه: تا ۱۷.۴ سالگی توانایی اکتاسب زبان دوم حفظ میشه و پس از اون تدریجا کاهش پیدا میکنه. مشکل اینه که طراحی فضای آموزشی قرار نیست متاثر از..
@mnemosyneslog In general, though, adults should play to their strengths, rather than imitating babies: https://t.co/AgEp5nIKE0
@languagesecret1 Here's a useful summary: https://t.co/AgEp5nIKE0
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@baboig @PirainoXlations Check my video on it, where I quote empirical evidence and research articles, links included in the video description: https://t.co/AgEp5o0lvy
@SpeakinFluently @MultilingualCh This one may come in handy: https://t.co/AgEp5nIKE0
2. A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers by @jkhartshorne at @BostonCollege, Joshua Tenenbaum at @MIT, and @sapinker at @Harvard published in 2018 https://t.co/TZR6DoNHu7
1. A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers by Joshua Hartshorne @BostonCollege, Joshua Tenenbaum @MIT, and @sapinker at @Harvard published in 2018 https://t.co/TZR6DoNHu7
A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers - PubMed https://t.co/abM5nwPEwu
A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers - PubMed https://t.co/abM5nwPEwu
@skdh @PubPeer The Games with Words project is focused on syntax: researchers' main interest is in the intriguing question of whether there is a 'critical period' beyond which you will be v unlikely to attain native-like competence. https://t.co/PP6urGez3g
@abody643g :تفضل Hartshorne, Joshua K et al. “A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers.” Cognition vol. 177 (2018): 263-277. doi:10.1016/j.cognition.2018.04.007
@spiantado @RemivanTrijp And this recent one: https://t.co/zHZ0aTk5Mb
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A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers https://t.co/K50st0r9pL
Hartshorne, Joshua K et al. “A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers.” Cognition vol. 177 (2018): 263-277. doi:10.1016/j.cognition.2018.04.007 https://t.co/H1c6zGt8rU
@tscottphillips might be interesting to look at: Hartshorne, J.K., Tenenbaum, J.B., Pinker, S., 2018. A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers. Cognition 177, 263–277. https://t.co/EbskIRiH06