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Old 03-05-2008, 08:20 AM
Taualumna Taualumna is offline
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I find it interesting that full or partial-immersion programs are touted and sought after by native English speakers wanting their kids to become bilingual or at least comfortable in the language. And yet, immersion isn't considered the best way to educate a new immigrant.
Probably one of those PC things. It's (more) okay to learn what's considered a minority langauge in your area than the other way around. Some people feel that immersing immigrants in English may be taking their culture away (yeah, I know....kinda , IMHO)
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