Research on Adults Who Learn English as a Second Language

question 3

Multiple Choice

Research on adults who learn English as a second language demonstrates that:

• A) the number of years in the new language community influences how much language the individual acquires.
• B) the age of arrival in the new community determines the accent of the immigrant.
• C) both number of years and age of arrival in the new community affect the immigrant's accent.
• D) None of these answers are true.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Personality

The blend of traits and qualities that make up a person's unique personality, shaping their actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

Temporal Lobes

The temporal lobes are regions of the brain that play key roles in processing auditory information and are involved in understanding language and storing memories.