References:
Gonzalez, V., Yawkey, T., & Minaya-Rowe, L. (2006). English as a second language (ESL) teaching and learning: Pre-K-12 classroom applications for students’ academic achievement and development. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
According to Gonzalez, Yawkey, and Minaya-Rowe (2006), “Language acquisition occurs through meaningful and significant use and interaction within a “natural” sociocultural environment. Through the use of real-world experiences, L1 and L2 learners can have access to sociocultural references to develop verbal and nonverbal symbolic representations (semantic development or academic language), and pragmatic and social communication skills.” Because of their lack of practical use of their language, pronunciation can be an issue for words. Due to cultural backgrounds and languages, there are many pronunciation sounds that do not exist in certain language. Pronouncing these sounds can present difficulty in language development, causing a person to appear shy, or another noticeable behavior change. Behavior is another issue that could present itself. In order to avoid using the language, a student may become an outcast within the classroom, demonstrating violent behavior which many need consulting by a 3rd party.
References: Gonzalez, V., Yawkey, T., & Minaya-Rowe, L. (2006). English as a second language (ESL) teaching and learning: Pre-K-12 classroom applications for students’ academic achievement and development. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
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