Im wcześniej, tym lepiej – mit obalony?! Dzieci versus starsi uczniowie a nauka języka obcego

Abstract

In the following text the author co nsiders the problem of learning a foreign language by younger students under institutionalized conditions. The purpose is to present a critica l view of common stereotypes proclaiming that children faster and more easily learn foreign languages from older students and adults. The text highlights the importance of the student’s age for the process of learning and selection of teaching methods.