Original article | International Journal of Language and Education Research 2023, Vol. 5(3) 134-148
Investigating the Influence of Home Language Use and Language Environment on the Late Development of English Speaking Skills in Thai Children Attending Australian Kindergartens
Bundit Anuyahong
pp. 134 - 148 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijler.2023.594.7 | Manu. Number: MANU-2310-27-0001
Published online: December 12, 2023 | Number of Views: 29 | Number of Download: 417
Abstract
This research explores how the use of home language and the language environment influence the development of English speaking skills in Thai children attending Australian kindergartens. Using a mixed-methods approach, it investigates the relationship between home language exposure and English proficiency. The study involves Thai children, their parents, and kindergarten teachers, collecting data through questionnaires and language assessments. The findings will help us understand the impact of home language and the kindergarten environment on language development and can inform educational strategies for these children.
Keywords: Language acquisition in multicultural kindergartens, Home language impact on English proficiency, Bilingualism in Thai children
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