Tracing the brain mechanism and exploring the current factors affecting the process of learning the English language/disorder
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This study aims to identify and clarify certain concepts related to the current state of English language learning. Throughout history, numerous studies have explored the challenges faced by learners of the English language. In contrast, this study tries to follow a new technique to add another circle to the chain of acquiring a language from a different dimension related to the biological function of the human brain since Neuroscience is taking considerable concern on language learning from the early stages to discover the various brain systems that motivate the human language scope. Apart from this, theories and approaches were stated and linked to the biological use of brain mechanisms to show the importance of this factor. Previous studies have also explored different regional varieties to facilitate better generalization. The study concluded that some issues were related to the neuroscience aspect of language learning.
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