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Abstract
Age has historically been regarded as a key factor affecting second language acquisition (SLA). Scholars have discussed whether adults or children acquire languages more efficiently and how the educational setting affects this learning. This article examines the connection between age and language acquisition in various educational environments. Through a small-scale experimental study, students from various age groups were evaluated regarding vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation precision, and grammar skills. The findings indicate that younger students exhibit superior pronunciation skills, whereas adult students excel in explicit grammar acquisition. The research also affirms that the educational environment and instructional techniques greatly impact learning results, irrespective of age. The results emphasize the need to modify teaching methods according to learners' developmental phases to enhance the effectiveness of language acquisition
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