The best time to familiarise children with regional/school language is during…
2019
The best time to familiarise children with regional/school language is during their ______.
- A.
early childhood years
- B.
primary school years
- C.
college years
- D.
adulthood years
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Correct answer: A
Answer: early childhood years
Why: Children in early childhood have high neural plasticity and pass through a sensitive period for language acquisition. During this time they learn sounds, vocabulary and basic grammar more naturally and with less conscious effort than at later ages.
Key benefit: Early exposure supports more native-like pronunciation and intuitive grammar use.
Practical strategies: provide daily, meaningful exposure through songs, stories, play, routines and interaction with fluent speakers.
If exposure happens later: Primary school still supports learning with more structured teaching; college and adulthood typically require formal instruction and deliberate practice.