L1 Development in an L2 Environment: The Use of Cantonese Classifiers and Quantifiers by Young British-Born Chinese in Tyneside.

Wei, Li; Lee, Sherman

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Publication Date: 2001

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L1 Development in an L2 Environment: The Use of Cantonese Classifiers and Quantifiers by Young British-Born Chinese in Tyneside.

Wei, Li; Lee, Sherman

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, v4 n6 p359-82 2001

Data from 34 British-born Chinese-English bilinguals are examined to elucidate patterns of first language (L1) development in a second language environment. Based on tape-recorded conversations and narrative data, analysis focuses on use of two Cantonese morphosyntactic features, classifiers, and quantifiers. Findings suggest despite a slight positive correlation between age and Cantonese ability, there is evidence of delayed and stagnated (L1) development. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Age, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cantonese, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Acquisition, Morphology (Languages), Native Speakers, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Syntax, Tape Recordings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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