Encouraging parents to use their home language with English language learners supports the development of the child's first language, which is crucial for cognitive development and can facilitate the learning of a second language, such as English. Research shows that a strong foundation in the first language can lead to better outcomes in learning additional languages.

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Teachers Should

Question 8

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Teachers should

A) encourage parents to use their home language with English language learners.
B) encourage parents to speak only English to English language learners.
C) refuse to speak anything but English to English language learners.
D) not let children speak anything in the classroom but English.

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