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Taylor, Kelly; Kan, Pui Fong – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2021
This study examined the effects of older siblings' L1/L2 use on the vocabulary and fast mapping skills in preschool-age children who learn Cantonese (L1) as a home language and start to learn English (L2) in preschool settings. Two groups of bilingual children participated in this study: (1) children whose older siblings used mostly L1 at home…
Descriptors: Siblings, Language Usage, Bilingualism, Preschool Children
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Kim, Ahyoung Alicia; Chapman, Mark; West, Gordon Blaine; Zheng, Bingjie; Cranley, M. Elizabeth – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2022
This study explores how preschool educators could assess dual language learners' (DLLs) English language abilities using formative instruments in school settings. It specifically examines (1) DLLs' receptive and expressive language proficiencies measured using the instruments and (2) educators' perceived usefulness of them for informing…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, English (Second Language), Cross Cultural Studies