Factors Affecting Language Learning

1. Children • Respond to meaning (even if they don´t understand word). • Their understanding comes from what they see and hear. • Abstract concepts are difficult to grasp. • Need individual attention an teacher´s approval. • Are keen on talking about themselves. • Get easily bored

2. Internal/Individual factors: 1. Age 2. Aptitude 3. Motivation and Attitudes 4. Personality 5. Cognitive Style/Learning Style 6. Hemisphere specialization 7. Learning Strategies

2.1. Age

3. LANGUAGE LEVEL

3.1. TRUE BEGINNER

3.1.1. ELEMENTARY

3.1.1.1. INTERMEDIATE

3.1.1.1.1. ADVANCE

4. COGNITIVE LEARNING STYLES

5. NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING

6. Hemisphere specialization

7. AFFECTIVE FILTER

8. PERSONALITY

9. MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDES

10. GENDER

11. Internal or Individual Factors that affect language learning

12. Adults • Can concentrate for longer periods. • They tend to be more disciplined. • Can learn in more abstract ways. • They are critical of teaching methods. • They are anxious because they have experienced failure. • May not be willing to make mistakes or take risks