The Benefits of Learning a New Language for Adult Learners

Expository Essay Topic Summer 2024
Topic: Benefits of Learning a new language for adult learners
Write a 5-paragraph expository essay based on what you learned from the
reading documents used during weeks 1, 2 and 3 of this course. You need to use
both the readings from Unit 1 and you may use two of the four posted articles in
Week 2. So, you should use four sources in total; 2 readings and 2 articles.
In your expository essay explain the recent research findings about the benefits of
learning a new language for adult learners; explain the significance of learning a
new language for students, adults, and for all people including us.
Be sure to paraphrase; do not use quotes. Remember that when you paraphrase,
you are allowed to use key vocabulary which is mentioned in all the four articles.
It is not necessary to use any other research. Please use only the reading
documents which we will be using in the first three weeks of this semester. In-text
citations are necessary when you paraphrase the reading documents. For all the
other texts, there are authors and dates.
Please follow the PPT on Referencing for your Expository Essay available under
Week 2 Content on SLATE
Use APA format: double-space, size 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial, indent
paragraphs by half an inch, no title page required.
Your essay has a word limit of 500 words which is roughly 2 double spaced pages.
You do not need a reference page or a title page for this assignment, but you
need in-text citations according to APA formatting style.
Please do not submit a pdf file as I will not be able to input any changes or
corrections. If you do submit a pdf file, I will take two marks off as you did not
follow instructions.
You are only supposed to submit an MS Word doc file. No other file type is
acceptable for any assignment.