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August 7, 2025Open Access

Multilingual Practices and their Pedagogical Implications for ESL Instruction at Njala University and Eastern Technical University in Sierra Leone

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JSJohn E. StevensASAbu Bakarr Sheriff

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Overview

Mixed-methods research reveals multilingualism influences cognitive processes and language proficiency in English learners, indicating educational strategies are needed.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Multilingualism significantly affects English language proficiency among university learners.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: The study gathered data from 1,000 respondents utilizing questionnaires and interviews to analyze outcomes.
  • APPROACH: A mixed-methods approach was employed, including classroom observations and focus groups for comprehensive insights.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Findings suggest that multilingualism enhances cognitive skills but also presents challenges, informing future educational policies.

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Stevens et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe9fd61984b91e13c4dahttps://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1567
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