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Which factor makes a second language harder to learn?
Which factor makes a second language harder to learn?
- Complex grammar structure
- Similarity to the first language
- Greater differences from the first language (correct)
- Number of speakers of the language
Why might a native Spanish speaker find Portuguese easier to learn than a native Chinese speaker?
Why might a native Spanish speaker find Portuguese easier to learn than a native Chinese speaker?
- Chinese pronunciation is challenging
- Portuguese has a larger vocabulary
- Portuguese is very similar to Spanish (correct)
- Chinese has a complex writing system
What aspect of Chinese language learning influences the perception of its difficulty?
What aspect of Chinese language learning influences the perception of its difficulty?
- Tonal pronunciation
- Vocabulary size
- Learning the Chinese writing system (correct)
- Complex grammar rules
Which language may be perceived as difficult due to its pronunciation for foreign learners?
Which language may be perceived as difficult due to its pronunciation for foreign learners?
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What is a key factor in determining the difficulty of learning a second language?
What is a key factor in determining the difficulty of learning a second language?
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