The Factors Behind Adult Language Learner Success
This report delves into a study involving interviews with 20 adult language learners, divided into 10 successful and 10 unsuccessful individuals. It aims to uncover the key elements contributing to success in language learning for adults. The findings highlight that factors such as a unique obsession with the language, a positive attitude, and strong instrumental motivation significantly influence the outcomes. By understanding these components, we can enhance teaching approaches and support for adult learners striving to master new languages.
The Factors Behind Adult Language Learner Success
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Which of these are good titles? • The age factor • No chance for adults? FLL after school • English Renaissancfe in classical music • Heroes and villains in Irish and Hungarian folf traditions • Shakespeare’s comedies • „The heroine of our time” or what is the ideal woman like in Shakespeare’s plays? • Gays – nature or nurture? • Save me from the Jurassic Park!
What are the functions of an intro? • Attention • Interest • Topic announcement
Components • Opening - greeting - introduction - suitability Introduction - topic - content - time - surprises - questions
Which intro is more effective? • I’d like to report on a study which was conducted with adult language learners. On the basis of interviews with 10 successful and 10 unsuccessful learners it seems that what leads to success is an „obsession”, a positive attitude and a strong instrumental motivation.” • „ I’d like to report on a study which was conducted with adult language learners. On the basis of interviews with 10 successful and 10 unsuccessful learners I shall describe the factors that may make an adult language leaner successful.”
