Language acquisition refers to theories that explain the way children acquire their native language. Linguists have developed theories to help foreign language teachers to be successful in teaching a foreign language.
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What do you think are the necessary strategies students need to develop in order to acquire the English Language? How much time does a student need to move from one stage to the other? Can all students reach the last stage? What is your main goal when teaching English? What stage are your students in?http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/language_stages.php
