Despite increasing support for sensorimotor training and how it may be helpful in learning a second language, future research could aim to better illustrate its effectiveness and application value. Various research such as those discussed above often demonstrate how sensorimotor training is relevant and possibly useful in allowing for native-like acquisition of a second language. However, there are still minimal studies that evaluate current sensorimotor trainings, or to propose a good training regime that educators could adopt. Hence, one area for future research could be to find out what exactly are the specific types of sensorimotor training that would most effectively create positive L2 learning outcomes.

Furthermore, applied linguistics studies could be conducted to better determine the practicality of sensorimotor training. Past literature on this topic often focused on laboratory conditions and makeshift training environments. By extending that to real-world settings, light could be shed on the practical value of such training methods and to determine if it is an area worth investing effort in. Also, this would help to evaluate if sensorimotor training can be used in formal L2 teaching, to create better outcomes for L2 adult learners.

Comparative studies could also be done between sensorimotor training and other forms of L2 learning methods. This would provide a bigger picture as to which would be the most efficient and effective manner of teaching a second language, in order to decide the best methodology of language learning.

First Created Grace Tan Shu Ting, Joan Peh Wan Xuan, Thing Jia Yun, AY2014/15 Semester 1