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Boyson, Beverly A.; Semmer, Martha; Thompson, Lynn E.; Rosenbusch, Marcia H. – Foreign Language Annals, 2013
Educators have generally believed that foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten or earlier to promote optimum oral language development (e.g., Abbott, 1998; Curtain & Dahlberg, 2010; Rhodes & Pufahl, 2010; Rosenbusch, 1991; Swender & Duncan, 1998). This article describes two Spanish programs in the Westport…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Oral Language

Brown, Christine – Learning Languages, 1997
Describes the experiences of one Connecticut school district where, since the 1950s, all students have studied a foreign language beginning in elementary school. Discusses the importance of a long sequence of study, obstacles to and essential elements for success, the need for community support, and the benefits of parents as advocates. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Support, Elementary Secondary Education, FLES