Researchers have found the best time for a child to learn a second language on his/her own is
A. during early or middle childhood
B. no one time is better than another
C. early childhood
D. adulthood when cognitive skills are developed
Answer:C
Researchers have found the best time for a child to learn a second language on his/her own is
A. during early or middle childhood B. no one time is better than another C. early childhood D. adulthood when cognitive skills are developed
Explanation: C) Early childhood is the best time to learn a second language on one’s own, however, early or middle childhood can be the best time to teach a second language. Also, there is no cognitive “penalty” for students who learn and speak a second language, in fact there may be long-term cognitive benefits.