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Makin, Laurie – Learning Languages, 1996
Discusses what is known and done about bilingualism in early childhood education, highlighting Australia's language education experience. Notes that bilingualism can enhance child development, but the needs of bilingual Australian children are often ignored so their potential bilingualism is lost or underdeveloped. Their language-learning programs…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction