Home language shift and its implications for Chinese language teaching in Singapore
In a bilingual society like Singapore, home language environment (HLE) of Singaporean children is becoming increasingly concerned, especially for those who are yet to have formal education in schools. The reported rapid shift of family language has increased the tensions among families, schools and...
Main Authors: | Li Li, Chee Lay Tan, Hock Huan Goh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-12-01
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Series: | Cogent Education |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1161958 |
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