Losing English as a First Language.

Major, Roy C.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Losing English as a First Language.

Major, Roy C.

Modern Language Journal, v76 n2 p190-208 Sum 1992

A study of variations in the English and Portuguese phonology of native English speakers who emigrated to Brazil found that all subjects suffered a loss of English proficiency, with Portuguese proficiency adversely affecting the degree of English loss, particularly in casual as opposed to formal speech. (64 references) (CB)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, English, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Language Maintenance, Language Skill Attrition, Native Speakers, Oral Language, Phonology, Portuguese, Second Language Learning, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Brazil

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