Dual Language Texts in Class

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Dual Language Texts in Class

Supporting Parents/Importance of Bilingual/Multilingual Student

Expands career opportunities

Increased overall academic achievement, including stronger reading and math skills

Potential delay in the onset of dementia

Increased cognition

Greater metalinguistic awareness

Heightened cultural understanding

Why Dual Language Texts in Class??

First languages provide a foundation for proficiency in additional languages because language skills and conceptual knowledge are transferable from one language to another.

Students benefit academically and socially, and their self-esteem is enhanced, when they are encouraged to maintain and develop proficiency in L1 in ESL classes

Strategies to Support L1

Providing bilingual support: e.g. cross-grade tutors

Writing first drafts, notes, journal entries, and outlines in L1

Multilingual displays or signs

Students work with same-language partners to clarify information in L1 before switching to English; think, pair, share in first language

Dual-language assignments, e.g. bilingual advertisements to attract visitors to a country

Benefits of Dual Language Texts

Promotes positive attitudes towards language learning among all students

Supports sense of identity and self-confidence

Enhances development of English language proficiency