A Study of Students Learning a Second Language Early in School

Abstract

With increasing international communication, the importance of foreign language learning is generally increasing, and there is a trend toward teaching foreign languages at younger ages. However, the question of whether and, if so, what effect age has on second language acquisition, especially the acquisition of pure speech, and what age is optimal for language acquisition has become a hot topic of debate among educators, but no definitive conclusion has been reached to date. This paper studies students learning a second language early in school. The critical period theory of second language acquisition, the effects of various age groups on second language acquisition, and the connection between age factors and second language acquisition are all discussed in this paper. Based on theoretical research, the strengths and weaknesses of second language learners in different age groups are analyzed and compared, and reasonable educational systems and teaching strategies are developed for this purpose.