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The Role of the First Language in English Medium Instruction

March 15, 2019David MarshUncategorized

The role of the first language when teaching through English as an additional language.  A powerful argument for dual language environments when English is introduced as the medium of instruction. Authored by Hamish Chalmers with input from Eithne Gallagher, David Marsh, Victoria Murphy, Patsy Lightbown, and Nina Spada. Published 2019, Oxford University Press.

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