HOME ENVIRONMENT SHAPES BILINGUAL ABILITIES: THE POWER OF 'INVISIBLE LANGUAGE PLANNING’
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Key words: state-mandated, biolingualizm, unintentional strategies, linguistic environment, communicative activitiesAbstract
Abstract: This paper explores the impact of home environment on bilingual language development, arguing that the seemingly "invisible" language planning practices within a family significantly influence children's bilingual abilities. Beyond the simple presence of two languages, the study investigates factors such as language use patterns, parental attitudes towards language, and the social and cultural contexts surrounding language use. The paper suggests that "invisible language planning" - the conscious or unconscious strategies families employ to navigate multilingualism - plays a crucial role in determining the success and challenges of bilingualism in children.
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