Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The acquisition of written language in a second language presents unique challenges for multilingual children, and children with migrant backgrounds who often struggle with reading competence due to limited proficiency in the majority language and varying degrees of support. These children face various specific phonetic, semantic, syntactic, and grammatical challenges during literacy acquisition, including difficulties with phoneme discrimination, vocabulary gaps, and complex sentence structures. To provide targeted support, it is essential to recognize the individual needs of multilingual learners. This includes integrating their first language into the learning process, utilizing digital media for phonetic practice, and fostering a positive learning environment. By addressing these challenges and implementing effective support mechanisms, educators can enhance the literary acquisition process for multilingual children, ultimately promoting their academic success and integration within both the educational system and society.
Author: Verena Stürmer
Institution: University of Würzburg
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411378273