Let's Talk: How Speaking Practice Supports Literacy for Emergent Bilinguals

Research shows that to learn a new language, one must practice speaking that language. Literacy—the ability to read and write—can be thought of in four parts: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Speaking and listening are considered the foundation upon which reading and writing can be built. But what’s not as generally understood is oral language acquisition—the ability to speak a language both conversationally and academically—and its connection to literacy development. This Education Insight discusses the connection between speaking practice and literacy, and explains why concurrent development is imperative for Emergent Bilinguals’ ongoing academic success. Download and read it now.

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