We have often heard it said that children learn a second language easier than adults do.
Recent research suggests that the answer lies in the plasticity of a child's brain.
Brain plasticity does not necessarily make all learning easier for children. For instance, the ability to understand abstract concepts and think hypothetically and deductively develops as the brain and cognitive functions mature in late childhood and early adolescence. Look over the questions before you read the article. To read the article, click here . Briefly summarize the content of the article.