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Definitions and Distinctions of Bilingualism - Coggle Diagram
Definitions and Distinctions of Bilingualism
Introduction
general meaning
bilingualism is the ability to speak two or more languages
a person can be bilingual even if they are not fluent in one of the respective languages.
dimensions of bilingualism
development
ascendant
when the second language is developing
recessive
when one language is developing and the other language is decreasing which results in temporary or permanent language attrition.
incipient
bilinguals with one well-developed language and the other in the early stages of development
balance of two languages
it is rare that a bilingual is capable of using two languages fluently
for example; one language(Dhivehi) is dominant, and the other language (English)
culture
use
bilinguals use different languages for different purposes;
for example one language is used at home and another at school
context
ability
ability to use two or more languages is on a dimension with dominance in development varied across the speakers
elective bilingualism
age
sequential/consecutive bilingualism
when children learns a second language after the age of three
simultaneous/infant bilingualism
When children learn two or more languages from birth.