Critical Factors in Standard English Acquisition

Authors

Adam Prestidge, Brigham Young University
Dr. William Eggington, Brigham Young University

Keywords

standard English acquisition, English, native Spanish

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics and English Language

Abstract

The ability to acquire Standard English is requisite for upward mobility in the United States. As English-language-learners are able to acquire command of a higher code, society rewards them with greater opportunities for success.

Recommended Citation

Prestidge, Adam and Eggington, Dr. William (2013) "Critical Factors in Standard English Acquisition," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 933.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/933