A Filipino family migrated to the US. After 5 years, the child’s accent is typically Filipino. He did not learn the accent of the Americans. When his mother was asked why his sin did not acquire the accent facility to communicate in English, the mother responded, “He didn’t want to mingle with other children in the US. He was always at home.” What explains this phenomenon?
A. Accommodation theory
B. Monitor Model
C. Discourse Theory
D. Nativization Model
Answer:A
A Filipino family migrated to the US. After 5 years, the child’s accent is typically Filipino. He did not learn the accent of the Americans. When his mother was asked why his sin did not acquire the accent facility to communicate in English, the mother responded, “He didn’t want to mingle with other children in the US. He was always at home.” What explains this phenomenon?
A. Accommodation theory B. Monitor Model C. Discourse Theory D. Nativization Model