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Language Learning at Any Age Pays Off

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Associated Press, students read about how learning a new language later in life is difficult but can still help keep the brain active and healthy, even if full fluency is unlikely. This lesson includes a vocabulary review, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
languages
aging

Vocabulary

patience
focus
researcher
effort
definitive
publish
progress
bilingual
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