Critical Evaluation of English as a Second Language Teaching in an International Senior High School in Guangdong Province
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v4i2.770
Abstract
In today's world, more and more children begin to learn multiple languages because there are various dialects and languages around them. Therefore, how their first languages or dialects impact the process of learning English as a second language is worth discussing. This study aims to illustrate the role of different mother tongue dialects in second language acquisition and explore the implications for languages, society and education. Taking an international high school in Guangdong Province as an example because of its mixed language environment, this paper summarizes the influence of multilingualism on second language acquisition and its impact on empirical studies in language education through the critical analysis of students' multiple dialects and their role in English learning.
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English learning; second language acquisition; multilingualism; dialects
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