trekker Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have a EAL child who speaks and understands English well but I find they constantly repeat themselves eg when asking a question or commenting on an activity they will say "I want the blue car" x 12 or "he's driving the car" x 12....even though I will respond "yes" "ok" or extend what is said "yes he's driving the car on the road"...so its not like the child is waiting for a response / acknowledgment...even if I acknowledge in several different ways / using different phrases the child will keep going until I suggest something else or something else takes their attention Does anyone have any experience of this? Any suggestions to deal with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 do they only do this in english, or is it also occurring in home language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) This is common as their speaking may not be on the same level as understanding , I want the blue - you want the blue ? - yes please - it may take longer to register language , translate also insecurities can add and therefore repeating phrase , Edited January 31, 2015 by lashes2508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You nay find this useful http://www.naldic.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 3. Repetition and language play, use of formulae, routines and single words Children begin to use single words or formulaic phrases and repetition during the early stages of learning English. They use formulae and chunks of language as ready made phrases in routine situations. This enables the learners to interact with others. These chunks of language may include memorised sequences in singing rhymes and stories, routine language used at specific times in the setting, for example ‘happy birthday’, answering the register, asking to go to the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekker Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Only happens in English....info helpful. will persevere Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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