摘要
As is well known, some people are more successful thanothers in learning. This different levels of achievement may beattributed to variables associated with the learner. In recentyears there has been extensive research into aspects of differencesin learning a second language. This paper briefly reviews anddiscusses the major parameters of the differences among individu-als which research studies indicate may influence the success ofsecond language learning, citing six areas of interest: age, intel-ligence, cognitive styles, personality, motivation and attitude.
As is well known, some people are more successful than others in learning. This different levels of achievement may be attributed to variables associated with the learner. In recent years there has been extensive research into aspects of differences in learning a second language. This paper briefly reviews and discusses the major parameters of the differences among individu- als which research studies indicate may influence the success of second language learning, citing six areas of interest: age, intel- ligence, cognitive styles, personality, motivation and attitude.
