Bilingualism/Bilingual Education
Definition
Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in two different languages. Bilingual education is the use of two different languages in classroom instruction.
Description
Languages are learned most readily during the toddler and preschool years and, to a lesser extent, during elementary school. Therefore, children growing up in bilingual homes and/or receiving bilingual education easily acquire both languages. Throughout much of the world, bilingualism is the norm for both children and adults. In the past, immigrants to the United States often began learning and using English in their homes as soon as possible. In the early 2000s, however, many immigrants choose to maintain their native language at home....
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