한국언어과학회

This study examined the cases of English education practices at home through the lenses of some language acquisition approaches, theories, and methods. The English educational practices were guided and supported by parents at home, and the parents claimed that their children could master English by being exposed to English from early on. This study suggested some implications of the importance of establishing and implementing English reading programs for children in the public education system. The findings in the current study show that input of English is the most crucial and essential part of acquiring English. Having children exposed to oral and written English, which is fundamental in English education, many parents shared their success stories of raising children who can communicate in English as a tool for having their voices in the world. The present study found that children exposed to English at home enjoyed using English as a useful tool in today’s modern world. This study implies that well-implemented reading programs would provide good quality English education for children.