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What are two environmental aspects of language acquisition and development, including the role of culture?

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The environmental aspects of language acquisition and development, and the role of culture are discussed,

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What are two environmental aspects of language acquisition and development, including the role of culture?

One environmental aspect of language acquisition occurs in "Second Language Acquisition. Second language is a language learned in addition to a person's first language (e.g., Spanish, English, or English/Spanish). Research suggests that there are environmental and situational changes and psychological barriers for persons learning English as a second language (ESL). For instance, Buttaro (2004) found that students pursuing ESL initiatives encountered problems that were strongly related to their culture. For instance, Latina women found it difficult to learn a second language while adjusting to a new cultural environment. Moreover, the women reported barriers to participation in educational activities that included: (a) lack of time, (b) cost, and (c) home and ...

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