#3668. Language acquisition in the digital age: L2 English input effects on children’s L1 Icelandic

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Abstract:
The research reviews prominent research on non-English-speaking children’s extramural acquisition of English through digital media, and examines the understudied scenario of possible effects of such second language (L2) English input on domestically dominant but globally small first languages (L1s), with Icelandic as the test case. The focus is on English input and its relationship to the children’s Icelandic/English vocabulary and Icelandic grammar. English still seems to be a relatively small part of Icelandic children’s language environment, and although we find some indications of contact induced and reinforced language change. On the other hand, the results show contextual L2 learning of English by Icelandic-speaking children through mostly receptive digital input.
Keywords:
contact induced language change; contextual learning; digital language contact; English input effects; extramural English L2 acquisition; first language attrition; Icelandic first language acquisition; second language acquisition

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