The Effects of Age and Proficiency on Past Subjunctive Acquisition in L2 French

EasyChair Preprint 14240

Abstract

THis study investigates the effect old enough and capability on the obtaining of the past subjunctive in second language (L2) French. The specific effects of these variables on the past subjunctive, a particularly challenging aspect of French grammar, remain understudied despite the extensive research on L2 grammar acquisition. Members included grown-up students of French, classified into three capability levels: novice, middle, and progressed. A series of grammatical tests, both written and spoken, were given to each participant to see how well they used and understood the past subjunctive. The outcomes demonstrate that more youthful students by and large accomplish higher exactness in utilizing the previous subjunctive contrasted with more seasoned students. Moreover, inside each age bunch, capability level was areas of strength for an of past subjunctive dominance. High level students, paying little mind to progress in years, showed altogether preferred execution over fledglings and intermediates. Both the role of age-related factors in the learning process and the significance of proficiency in mastering complex grammatical structures are emphasized by these findings. The review's suggestions recommend that designated educational methodologies, custom-made to both age and capability, could improve the adequacy of language instructing. Additionally, the study provides educators and applied linguists with valuable insights into the intersection of cognitive and developmental factors and language acquisition. By investigating additional variables like the learning environment and cognitive strategies, subsequent studies could build on these findings.

Keyphrases: French Subjunctive, Learner Differences, language acquisition, language development, proficiency

@booklet{EasyChair:14240,
  author    = {Victor Okafor and Jeebsy Jibson and Sandra Ro},
  title     = {The Effects of Age and Proficiency on Past Subjunctive Acquisition in L2 French},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14240},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}