What Can Non-Native English Speakers Contribute to the English Language? EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students enrich the language by suggesting new words that may be “missing” from English. English is a language that collects and incorporates words from many other languages and cultures as the need arises. In a recent forum … Read more January 9, 2014 What Can Non-Native English Speakers Contribute to the English Language?
Can children learn English before they learn their mother-tongue? This week’s question: Can children learn a second language before they even learn to speak their mother tongue? Helen answers: Many children are brought up listening to and hearing 3 or 4 languages. My grandson is a perfect example: his mother speaks … Read more January 6, 2014 Can children learn English before they learn their mother-tongue?