Abstract: This research aims to investigate and present the impact that early exposure to the English language has on the acquisition of the native language. To conduct this research, a mixed method approach was used. The population of this study consists of teachers of grades 1-5 in urban public primary schools in Kosovo. The instrument that will be used for this research is the questionnaire. With Likert scale questions and open ended questions. The findings of this study indicate that early exposure to the English language causes numerous difficulties in the native language, such as: fluency in speaking, understanding of concepts, concentration and interest during the learning process, reduced self-confidence in speaking, and other difficulties stemming from communication and related to it. Based on this research, we conclude that early exposure to the English language negatively impacts the performance of students in grades 1-5 in school.
Keywords: English language, first language, contact, the influence
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Authors Info:
Shkelqesa Osnanaj- Spahiu
University “St. Cyril and Methodius”
Skopje, North Macedonia
е-mail: shkelqese.osmanaj@hotmail.com
Dijellza Hasani
University of Pristina “Hasan Prishtina”
Prishtina, Kosova
Faculty of Education
University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana,Slovenia
е-mail: dijellza.hasani@student.uni-pr.edu
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