Asked by Sarah Taylor on Jul 30, 2024

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Franco's family recently emigrated from Brazil,and his parents hope he will learn English quickly.They enrolled him in a nearby school where only English is spoken and there are no educators or interpreters who speak Portuguese.Which approach to second-language learning has Franco's family chosen?

A) bilingual education
B) native language program
C) English immersion
D) acculturation approach

English Immersion

A method of teaching English to speakers of other languages by exclusively using English in instruction, promoting rapid language acquisition.

Bilingual Education

An educational approach that involves teaching academic content in two languages, typically one being the native language and the other a secondary language.

Native Language Program

Educational initiatives or curricula designed to preserve, teach, and promote the use of indigenous languages among native populations.

  • Comprehend the necessity of encouraging resilience and the process of cultural integration within Latino families and their young members.
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Gloria SerranoJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Franco's family has chosen the English immersion approach for his second-language learning, where he is placed in an environment that only speaks English without the support of his native language, Portuguese, to facilitate rapid learning of the new language.