Linguistic problems third culture kids face

Abstract: Third culture kids (TCKs) are defined as children who have lived or interacted with two or more cultural environments for a significant portion of their developmental years. Levels, skills, and use of the inherited language of TCKs who return to their home country after falling into a second language environment can lead to difficulties. This article focuses on TCKs and the linguistic problems faced by the upon return to their home country.

Keywords

third culture kids (TCKs, acculturation, inherited language

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