title: Six principles of language development: implications for second language learners.
abstract: The number of children growing up in dual language environments is increasing in the United States. Despite the apparent benefits of speaking two languages, children learning English as a second language (ESL) often face struggles, as they may experience poverty and impoverished language input at home. Early exposure to a rich language environment is crucial for ESL children's academic success. This article explores how six evidenced-based principles of language learning can be used to provide support for ESL children.
authors.affiliation: a School of Education , University of Delaware , Newark , Delaware.
authors.forename: Haruka
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Konishi
authors.forename: Junko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kanero
authors.forename: Max R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Roberta Michnick
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Golinkoff
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hirsh-Pasek
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005178:Faculty; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D007804:Language Development; D007858:Learning; D019303:Multilingualism; D012574:Schools; D014481:United States