Language Environment and Educational Background of Chinese Parents in Sarawak, Malaysia: ESL or EAL?

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Language Environment and Educational Background of Chinese Parents in Sarawak, Malaysia: ESL or EAL?

The study examined the language use of Chinese from different educational backgrounds to determine whether their language environment is that of an ESL (English as a Second Language) or EAL (English as an Additional Language) environment. A questionnaire survey involving 400 Chinese parents was cond...

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Main Authors:	Lee, Diana Phooi Yan, Ting, Su Hie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
Subjects:	L Education (General)
Online Access:	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/13700/ http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/13700/1/DIANA.pdf

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