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Why it makes sense for children to learn in the language they know best

The Conversation, March 28th 2016

Research has proved repeatedly that children undoubtedly achieve much better when they start schooling in a language linked to one they can already use quite well. Using a familiar language for schooling is a big part of such success, which is why the late South African educationalist Neville Alexander advocated for mother tongue based-bilingual education. Read more...>>>