ESL preschoolers' interpretation of nonverbal communication

Studies indicate that children acquire both verbal and nonverbal acuity at a very early age. Since it is also agreed that the nonverbal forms of communication children learn are culture-specific the acquisition of nonverbal gestures by second language learners is of considerable interest. A study b...

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Main Author: Helmer, Sylvia
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26487