Biorhythms reveal the times of day when students feel good and perform their best. Some L2 learners are morning people, while others do not want to begin learning until the afternoon, and still others are creatures of the evening, happily “pulling an all-nighter” when necessary. Sustenance concerns to the need for food or drink while learning. Quite a number of L2 learners do not feel comfortable learning without a candy bar, a cup of coffee, or a soda in hand, but others are distracted from study by food and drink. Location includes the nature of the environment: temperature, lighting, sound, and even the firmness of the chairs. L2 students differ widely with regard to these environmental factors. The biological aspects of L2 learning style are often forgotten, but vigilant teachers can often make accommodations and compromises when
Biorhythms reveal the times of day when students feel good and perform their best. Some L2 learners are morning people, while others do not want to begin learning until the afternoon, and still others are creatures of the evening, happily “pulling an all-nighter” when necessary. Sustenance concerns to the need for food or drink while learning. Quite a number of L2 learners do not feel comfortable learning without a candy bar, a cup of coffee, or a soda in hand, but others are distracted from study by food and drink. Location includes the nature of the environment: temperature, lighting, sound, and even the firmness of the chairs. L2 students differ widely with regard to these environmental factors. The biological aspects of L2 learning style are often forgotten, but vigilant teachers can often make accommodations and compromises when