D.S. Matjila|Elizabeth J. Pretorius
Bilingual and biliterate? An exploratory study of Grade 8 reading skills in Setswana and English
University of South Africa|University of South Africa
paper present findings pilot study examined reading abilities setswana english grade 8 learners literacy practices attitudesin light research findings argued unless learners provided meaningful opportunities develop reading skills exposed reading materials languages regular basis early age inadequately prepared cope high literacy demands twentyfirst centurywhat needed meaningful school reading programme geared towards exposing learners books helping develop skilful reading strategies read learn effectively