Neural mechanisms of second language learning and potential implications for foreign language education
WANG Yapeng1, LI Jili2
1.National Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; 2.School of Education, Huaibei Normal University, Huaian 223300, China
Abstract：With the development of social economy and increasement of international exchange, to learn a second language is more and more important, and becomes a very prevalent trend. Just for this consideration, more and more researchers have devoted themselves to study the neural mechanisms of second language (L2) learning. In this paper, we selectively review the current status and progress regarding the neural mechanisms of L2 learning, and point out some important implications for L2 instruction and learning, especially based on the current progress related to the relationship between L2 learning and native language learning, L2 learning and cognitive development, and L2 learning and brain plasticity. We argue that, although current findings related to the neural mechanisms of L2 learning have important implications for L2 instruction and learning, researchers should give more attention to education practice. Only by doing so, neuroscience study about L2 learning might provide more implications for L2 instruction and learning.
王亚鹏，李继利. 第二语言学习的脑机制及其对外语教学的启示[J]. 教育生物学杂志, 2016, 4(4): 186-.
WANG Yapeng, LI Jili. Neural mechanisms of second language learning and potential implications for foreign language education. JOURNAL OF BIO-EDUCATION, 2016, 4(4): 186-.
