Question

The older a person is when moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, the harder it is to learn the language. this best illustrates the importance of ________ for learning language.

Answer 1

Answer: Critical period

The critical period is the period of time during the maturity of an organism (childhood years for humans, usually 5 to puberty) where important development occurs. That's why neglected children may not develop healthily, causing lifelong consequences. Language learning is also crucial during this period.