Second Language Acquisition in Childhood

Learning a second language is crucial in a world with open borders and a fast pace, where communication is unrestricted. According to the school curricula, teachers play a crucial role in facilitating children to learn a second language. A variety of teaching and learning approaches have been implemented, some of which are: learning grammar rules, vocabulary, memorizing phrases and dialogues, engagement in tasks and games while speaking in the new language. However, in order to communicate effectively with the students, teachers should not only focus on textbooks but also take into account the individual learners’ characteristics, development of knowledge, and their ability to use it, as well as the environments for learning a second language.