Beyond proficiency: How early English exposure influences non-native speakers
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 21:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Non-native speakers exposed to English through newspapers, books, TV and classes as well as traveling before moving to the US are more likely to use the language socially and culturally, according to a report. "English-language ability is one of the most important determinants of socioeconomic mobility in the United States, with strong effects on employment, earnings and occupational status," noted the study's lead author.