A child's guide to languages /

Discusses the seemingly effortless acquisition of language by young children, compared with the difficulties of learning and retaining a second language studied in school. Looks at some of the different language acquisition methods used in schools around the world.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, [1993]
Subjects:	Language acquisition. Language and languages. Children > Language.

Description
Summary:	Discusses the seemingly effortless acquisition of language by young children, compared with the difficulties of learning and retaining a second language studied in school. Looks at some of the different language acquisition methods used in schools around the world.
Item Description:	Title on cassette label and container: A child's guide to language. Originally broadcast in 1983 as a segment of the television program, Horizon. "FFH4141." Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (50 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:	VHS.
Production Credits:	Camera, John McGlashan ; editor, Paul Rapley.