Language Question 4

Research on a critical period during the acquisition of second languages indicates that which of the following statements is true?

The older an individual is, the more difficulty he or she will have with second-language pronunciation.

Children have a more difficult time than adults understanding the grammar of the second language.

Adults acquiring a second language typically speak with less of an accent than children acquiring the same second language.

For adults, acquiring a second language is as easy as it was for them to learn their native language.