In North America, which approach appears to be most effective for teaching English speakers a second language?
a. Let them talk with native speakers of the language, who should alternate between using English and the other language.
b. Teach it to them before kindergarten if possible, because they quickly lose their ability to learn a second language fluently after that.
c. Immerse them in the second language, having them hear and speak it exclusively in all classroom activities.
d. Wait until they reach Piaget's formal operations stage so that they can better grasp the subtleties of the new language.
Question 2
Three of the following are common outcomes of learning two languages rather than only one in the early years of life. Which one is not necessarily an outcome of bilingualism?
a. Greater phonological awareness
b. Better ability to focus attention
c. Smaller-than-average vocabulary in each of the two languages
d. Ability to maintain good social relationships with different groups of people
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