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ERIC Number: EJ248799
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Starting Late--Adults and Languages.
Brandie, Maximillian
Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher's Association, v17 n1 p18-24 1981
Discusses the problems of the adult second language learner. The decline in interest among adolescents in language learning is reflected by the number of adult language learners. Problems ensue, however, from the unique classroom situation, which is not conducive to the development of communicative competence. (PJM)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Processes, Communicative Competence (Languages), Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia