Based on the general situation of ethnic preschool children learning the national common language in non-Chinese language environments, this paper investigates the current situation of preschool children’s Mandarin listening and speaking abilities in Shiqu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It objectively analyzes the problems in fostering Mandarin listening and speaking abilities in preschool children in Shiqu County and identifies the main factors contributing to these problems. Targeted strategies and suggestions are proposed to address the problems.

Tingting Liu. Study on National Common Language Acquisition of Preschool Children in Ethnic Areas: Taking Preschool Children in Shiqu County, Ganzi Prefecture as an Example. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 26: 157-163. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.062628.

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