Makaleler ve Araştırma Yazıları
Discussions on bilingualism and multilingualism often focus on age, family language, and schooling. However, one factor has become increasingly visible in recent years: context. The environment in which a language is learned, the motivation behind learning it, and the content through which it is acquired all play a decisive role in how deeply and effectively that language develops. R.T.’s language-learning journey offers a powerful contemporary example of this principle.
In recent years, many discussions have focused on bilingualism. Some parents worry that “If my child learns two languages at the same time, will they get confused?” while others believe bilingualism provides a lifelong advantage. Interviews with bilingual students offer valuable insights into these questions. In this article, I explore how bilingualism shapes children’s linguistic, cultural, and cognitive development through the real-life experience of a student I will refer to as E.H.