English Second Language learning from childhood to Adolescence: a narrative case study of an international Saudi student in the United State

Abstract

Language is essential because it enables humans to express their needs and motivations to one another. It's crucial to a child's development since it's the means by which they learn to communicate with others and enrich themselves intellectually. The purpose of this second language narrative study is to discover individually a second language learner's experience in terms of learning or acquiring the second language. This qualitative analysis was developed into twenty interview questions, which encompassed a participant' preferred learning styles and methods. The findings of the study realized that the way the participant learned a second language at an early age depended entirely on particular methods which may delay language learning progress. In addition, the study recommended, it is crucial to address the issue of avoiding first language interference. The results of the study furthermore brought attention to the internal and external factors that can determine the success level in the acquisition of the language.