Factors Affecting Bilingual Learning

Abstract

This article thoroughly explores the advantages of bilingual education through a literature review of previous research results, paying particular attention to motivation, self-identity, ethnic identity, and learner background. The examination of motivation is comprehensive, revealing its dynamic nature and combining motivation and self-efficacy to demonstrate its profound impact on academic outcomes. Furthermore, the article highlights the critical role of self-identity and national identity, illustrating the association between cultural awareness and language acquisition. In this section, the article finds that cultivating early national identity positively impacts childrens literary development. Also, the use of language plays a crucial role in self-identity, which infers that language shapes people. In addition, this study explores the impact of native language and residence time on bilingual proficiency through learner background. In this section, the study also considers the age factor and the input and quality of English. Finally, it emphasizes the complexity of bilingual education and the inseparable relationship of various influencing factors and then provides practical suggestions for educators and future research.