Lost in Transition explores the potential challenges faced by isiXhosa-speaking children who
enter educational environments with early English immersion. The book delves into the
complexities of language acquisition particularly when a child's primary language (isiXhosa)
is not the dominant language of instruction (English). It examines how this immersion can
impact a child's development of isiXhosa writing skills. Lost in Transition explores potential
drawbacks like vocabulary gaps interference from English grammar and a disconnect between
thought and expression in isiXhosa. The book doesn't shy away from the potential consequences
such as decreased confidence and stunted creativity in isiXhosa writing. However it also
offers solutions. Strategies for promoting strong isiXhosa literacy alongside English language
learning are explored. Lost in Transition is a valuable resource for educators parents and
anyone concerned with fostering balanced multilingual development in isiXhosa-speaking children
