Investigating Second Language Acquisition in Preschools: A Longitudinal Study of Four Vietnamese-Speaking Children's Acquisition of English in a Bilingual Preschool.

Clarke, Priscilla

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ERIC Number: EJ586479

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Investigating Second Language Acquisition in Preschools: A Longitudinal Study of Four Vietnamese-Speaking Children's Acquisition of English in a Bilingual Preschool.

Clarke, Priscilla

International Journal of Early Years Education, v7 n1 p17-24 Mar 1999

Describes a longitudinal study of four Vietnamese-speaking 4-year olds' acquisition of English as a second language in a bilingual preschool over one year. The research examined the learners' English-language output in interaction between the teacher and peers, and identified the key factors that influenced their development of English. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication, Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Longitudinal Studies, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Second Language Learning, Vietnamese People

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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