the study highlight the reasons behind teachers ’ code switching like simple communication‚ keeping up control in the classroom‚ explaining abstract things‚ interpretation‚ and introducing unfamiliar terms. Keywords: Attitude‚ code switching‚ multilingualism‚ English language teaching (ELT)‚ English as a second language (ESL)‚ classroom discourse.
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English‚ the Official Language in the U. S. Michele Hoard ENG 122 Instructor Nelly Aguilar March 7‚ 2011 English‚ the Official Language in the U. S. The researcher stated that English is now the official language in the United States. There are documents that discuss the importance of an official language in America‚ which supports this statement. In this research there are further details about English as the Official Language in the U. S. and how language can unite people in society
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Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood Not having really pondered over bilingual education before‚ I must admit I did not have a formed opinion concerning this issue. Of course‚ I was aware of the ‘phenomenon’ of bilingual children but I have never spent much time reflecting whether they should receive formal education in their mother tongue or whether they should learn in the language of their present surroundings. The decision is not an easy one to make‚ but I have set my mind against the
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Bilingualism It has been established that bilingualism where children learn two languages simultaneously‚ puts children to an advantage in terms of language proficiency. It affords advanced cognitive skills‚ flexibility of thought and greater acceptance of peers from other cultural background (Bee‚ Helen and Denise Boyd‚ 2002. Lifespan Development‚ 3rd edition). * Cognitive Advantages of Bilingualism * Bilingualism does not impact on early language milestones like babbling. * In
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Task 3 Mustika Nur Amalia (309222422867) Revision 1 Benefits Learning Second Language in a Young Age In the globalization era‚ we have to be able speak more than one language. At least we could speak English fluently because English is a language which is used by almost all over the worlds. Therefore‚ English start to be learned in a young age‚ especially in Non-English native countries. People believe that
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Several factors have been responsible for the complexity reflected in today’s linguistic situation in Algeria‚ some being historical‚ others political and still others socio-cultural. It is undeniable that‚ as a consequence of the diverse events that the country has gone through‚ the Algerian society has acquired a distinctive identity whose particular dynamic intra-and inter-lingual variation can clearly be attested in the way(s) people speak in comparison with the two countries‚ morocco and Tunisia
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Initiation of Code Switching Code switching‚ that is‚ the alternative use by bilinguals of two or more languages in the same conversation‚ has attracted linguists’ attention and been studied from a variety of perspectives. Code-switching is a linguistics term denoting the concurrent use of more than one language‚ or language variety‚ in conversation. Multilinguals‚ people who speak more than one language‚ sometimes use elements of multiple languages in conversing with each other. Thus‚ code-switching
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Mary Ann Carrillo What is bilingual education? Bilingual education is a term that describes the different kind of educational program such as English as a Second Language. This program is taught in their native language. “For example‚ young children might be taught to read in their native language of Spanish; they are transitioned to English-only instruction when their English is proficient enough to ensure success.” (http://www.suite101.com/content/bilingual-education-programs-pros-and-cons-a227708)
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To understand the challenges that can occur in a multi-lingual society and the vast attempt to accommodate residents and visitors of The United States who possess solely their own native language and not the common language shared by the majority of its people‚ one must also consider the conditions that caused this phenomenon and the reasons why these customs have become so entrenched within our nation. Factors such as whether a group of people or a society is primarily rural or urban‚ sedentary
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Salient Features on Mother Tongue Based- Multi Lingual Education Language Development A strong educational foundation in the first language Successful bridging to one or more additional languages Enabling the use of both/ all languages for life- long learning Cognitive Development Is based in the child’s own known environment and bridges to the wider world. “Known to unknown” The buildup of higher order thinking skills that will: Transfer to the other languages once Filipino or English has
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