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In line with our suppositions, Blake’s hypothesis suggests that the onset of optimal language learning (1) starts / would start when a child reaches the age of 16–18. Since this age range (2) appears / would appear at a later stage of development than previously found, it (3) is / would be / would seem to be the result of learning experiences from other areas of life. In addition, the optimal environment (4) is hypothesized as being / would be in a family environment (rather than a language school) in the country where the target language is spoken.
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Wallwork, A. (2013). Discussion. In: English for Academic Research: Grammar Exercises. English for Academic Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4289-9_23
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