The effect of learning another language at preschool on first language acquisition

Christina Schelletter; Anja Steinlen

The effect of learning another language at preschool on first language acquisition

Christina Schelletter
, Anja Steinlen

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The study investigates L1 development in a group of German children learning English and a group of German/English bilingual children. Both groups attend bilingual nursery schools. All children completed a language development test for children aged 3–5. The results are compared to the children’s level of English comprehension.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	International Bilingualism Symposium - Oslo, Norway Duration: 15 Jun 2011 → 18 Jun 2011

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Conference	International Bilingualism Symposium
Country/Territory	Norway
City	Oslo
Period	15/06/11 → 18/06/11

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