adult beginner learner or beginner adult learner?

Status
Not open for further replies.

rosa87

Junior Member
Joined
Sep 29, 2006
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Turkish
Home Country
Iran
Current Location
Iran
Hi,

Could you please let me know which one of the following phrases is correct?

"Adult beginner learners" or "Beginner adult learners"?

Thank you :)
 

moonlike

Member
Joined
Mar 26, 2012
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
Persian
Home Country
Iran
Current Location
Iran
I think the second one.
 

emsr2d2

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jul 28, 2009
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
UK
Hi,

Could you please let me know which one of the following phrases is correct?

"Adult beginner learners" or "Beginner adult learners"?

Thank you :)

As the phrase "adult learner" is a recognised one, those two words should remain together. On that basis, I would use the second if I had to use either. Depending on context, "adult beginners" might also be possible.
 

Tdol

No Longer With Us (RIP)
Staff member
Joined
Nov 13, 2002
Native Language
British English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
Japan
Both could be used. Which aspect is more important- their age or knowledge?
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top