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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Why is it difficult?

Why is it so difficult for adults to learn grammar structures than for kids?
  

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Hi, That's a complex question. One theory is that children's brains are 'hard-wired' to learn a language. They certainly seem to 'absorb it' without trying, in a way that adults can't.

  • Hi, That's a complex question.
  • One theory is that children's brains are 'hard-wired' to learn a language.
  • They certainly seem to 'absorb it' without trying, in a way that adults can't.
  • For example, children are not really taught structures formally.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

That's a complex question. One theory is that children's brains are 'hard-wired' to learn a language. They certainly seem to 'absorb it' without trying, in a way that adults can't. For example, children are not really taught structures formally.

Best wishes, Clive

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