At what age should modern languages learning begin?

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Sharpe, K. and Driscoll, P. 2000. At what age should modern languages learning begin? in: Field, K. (ed.) Issues in Modern Foreign Languages Teaching London Routledge. pp. 72-86
AuthorsSharpe, K. and Driscoll, P.
EditorsField, K.
Page range72-86
Year2000
Book titleIssues in Modern Foreign Languages Teaching
PublisherRoutledge
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Place of publicationLondon
SeriesIssues in Subject Teaching
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