Dual Language and English-Only Learners' Expressive and Receptive Language Skills and Exposure to Peers' Language

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Gámez, Perla B.; Griskell, Holly, L.; Sobrevilla, Yaxal N.; Vazquez, Melissa
Journal
Child Development
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Journal
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60
Published Date
02-13-2019 2:53 PM
Published Year
2018
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Abstract
Do peers' languages influence dual language learners' (DLLs) and monolingual English-only (EO) speakers? A study with a group of DLLs and EOs in kindergarten provided evidence to support an affirmative response to this question. Increases in peers' vocabulary, syntactic complexity, and receptive vocabulary were all positively related to increases in DLLs' and EOs' language skills.
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Oral Language