1. Presenter: Wan-Ching Chiou 邱婉菁 Instructor: Dr. Pi-Ying Hsu Date: Oct. 27, 2008 How to Enjoy the Advantage of Early-Age Immersive English Training in Taiwan

8. Methodology 8 Aug., 2004 to Dec., 2005 2 years 2 years Period 7-12 A second-year kindergarten student A new born baby Age 12 students at a cram school Coral Eowyn Participant

9. Methodology Eowyn was exposed to an immersive environment about 20% of her time Coral was in the same situation of her time Researchers monitored their evidence of language acquisition 9

10. Methodology 3 hours a week to extend English immersion program with 12 students. Play English songs Use English commands and daily phrases Use English to interact with students 10

11. Result Eowyn Acquire and have the ability to speak out many English words and phrases Enjoy listening to someone read story Recognize English patterns and intonation Answer Y/N questions 11

12. Result Coral Develop Chinese and English simultaneously Increase listening and speaking English ability the same with Chinese 12

13. Result 12 students Use and speak out English phrases naturally Learn English skills without be required to do 13

15. Reflection Will learning a second language interfere with first language acquisition? Can parents who have a low initial skill level provide an immersive environment for kids? Will children develop correct accent in second language? 15