Re:When do we become unable to learn a language like a nativ...
by toufka on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @05:10PM
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Not only this, but play talk seems “silly” to adults and is not widely seen as acceptable.
Trying to learn new vocabulary during a hearing or negotiation just isn’t going to happen.
I recall being overseas and hanging out with 1st and second graders and none of us had any shame just asking “what is this?!” And pointing at a rock or a tree or a ball and correcting each other. I learned more practical vocab in a few hours from a 6yr old than from studying in a book over a week.
Trying to learn new vocabulary during a hearing or negotiation just isn’t going to happen.
I recall being overseas and hanging out with 1st and second graders and none of us had any shame just asking “what is this?!” And pointing at a rock or a tree or a ball and correcting each other. I learned more practical vocab in a few hours from a 6yr old than from studying in a book over a week.