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Research paper thumbnail of Bilingual-and-Immersion-Programs 3

Research paper thumbnail of Acquisition of academic english by children in two way programs

Research paper thumbnail of Ling 102/WI Introduction to the Study of Language What Parents Want to Know About Foreign Language Immersion Programs

Modeled after the pioneering French immersion programs developed in Canada in the 1960s, foreign ... more Modeled after the pioneering French immersion programs developed in Canada in the 1960s, foreign language immersion programs in the United States are designed to enrich the education of native-English-speaking students by teaching them all of their academic subjects in a second language. The goal is for students to become proficient in the second language and develop increased cultural awareness while reaching a high level of academic achievement. Students develop proficiency in the second language by hearing and using it to learn all of their school subjects rather than by studying the language itself. Parents who are considering an immersion program for their child usually have many questions. This digest provides introductory responses to some of the questions most commonly posed by parents.

Research paper thumbnail of Bilingual-and-Immersion-Programs 3

Research paper thumbnail of Acquisition of academic english by children in two way programs

Research paper thumbnail of Ling 102/WI Introduction to the Study of Language What Parents Want to Know About Foreign Language Immersion Programs

Modeled after the pioneering French immersion programs developed in Canada in the 1960s, foreign ... more Modeled after the pioneering French immersion programs developed in Canada in the 1960s, foreign language immersion programs in the United States are designed to enrich the education of native-English-speaking students by teaching them all of their academic subjects in a second language. The goal is for students to become proficient in the second language and develop increased cultural awareness while reaching a high level of academic achievement. Students develop proficiency in the second language by hearing and using it to learn all of their school subjects rather than by studying the language itself. Parents who are considering an immersion program for their child usually have many questions. This digest provides introductory responses to some of the questions most commonly posed by parents.

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