Practical guidance for raising bilingual and multilingual children
There are a few different methods available to use when raising a bilingual child. They might all be effective depending on your family situation. One of the most popular is OPOL, which I have written about in a previous post. Another is Minority Language at …
Culture equals identity. When a culture disappears, so does its people. This loss would translate into unmeasurable cultural loss and unintended consequences. Think of the family recipes, the customary songs and dances, the familiar expressions, the holiday traditions—all of these would be lost. When languages …
The current pandemic is forcing global experimentation with the way we do everything. The way we work, do social celebrations, visit the doctor, and most importantly, the way we learn. Keeping kids engaged and focused in online classes can be a struggle. To some parents …
Being fluent in two languages has many benefits. Not only is it an advantage in today’s global economy, but it’s good for your child’s brain. Being bilingual helps build your child’s executive function skills, including organization, attention, and memory. One apparent thing is that people …
It is a crazy time we are living now. Most of us find ourselves suddenly in the position of working from home while taking care of our kids and homeschooling them. Finding balance can seem daunting or even overwhelming. Here are some ideas for resources …
Being bilingual is like having a superpower. Bilingualism opens doors to a wide range of cultures and communities that would have remained otherwise closed off to a monolingual person. As one might expect, a multilingual life is extraordinarily rich, diverse, and full of possibilities. A …
In the past, parents were told to drop their home language and concentrate on the school language. However, this has been proven that it isn’t the best for a child’s language development. The best thing that parents can do is continue to speak the minority …
Fun inspiration about raising bilingual kids. Perhaps, thoughts and feelings? What are your hopes and dreams? Any ideas? Suggestions? In your experience what are the challenges and struggles, the frustrations and disappointments? Share with us your successes and joys!
My Mother Speaks Spanish & Mi Papa Habla Inglés Author: Olga C. Patterson From the day our little ones are born, it’s important to start talking to them in both languages. Bebe Bilingue by Olga Patterson is an adorable children book that begins that bilingual …
Why the OPOL method? Raising a bilingual child can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re unsure which language strategy will actually work for your family. The One Parent, One Language (OPOL) method is one of the most commonly recommended approaches to bilingual parenting, but it’s often misunderstood. …