Incorporating English as a Primary Language into the Andorran Educational System

Autor/in	Van Santvoort, Claudine
Titel	Incorporating English as a Primary Language into the Andorran Educational System
Quelle	In: International Online Journal of Primary Education, 8 (2019) 1, S.31-50 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Van Santvoort, Claudine)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1300-915X
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Language of Instruction; English (Second Language); Language Proficiency; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Teaching Methods; Multilingualism; Language Usage; Elementary Secondary Education; Andorra + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Sprachgebrauch
Abstract	The aim of this paper is to propose how to incorporate English as a main language into the Andorran educational system starting in primary school, using a combination of Content and Language Integrated Learning and traditional language classes, in order to address the increasing need for Andorran students to be proficient in English as a result of the global spread of the English language and Andorra's situation within Europe. Although English is taught as a foreign language within the Andorran educational system, students are not graduating with a sufficient level of proficiency in English to meet today's demands. The primary method of data collection was acquired through the review of literature concerning language education, plurilingualism and the role of the English language in globalization. We also conducted a semi-structured interview with the director of the Andorran school system as well as with a local primary school principal in order to gather relevant data regarding the reality within the country. As a conclusion, we will demonstrate that students´ linguistic proficiency will improve, not only in children at a high socioeconomic level, but also in students that cannot afford to study English outside of school. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Online Journal of Primary Education. e-mail: editor.online.iojpe@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.iojpe.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01