Myths in raising bilingual kids 1. A non native parent can’t raise a bilingual in another language to her native one 2. Just using CDs and foreign language tv will raise a bilingual child. 3. Bilingualism will make my child slower and not everyone can be bilingual 4. The child will be confused and should … Continue reading
Category Archives: monolinguals
Bilingualism and Monolingualim (how a monolingual parent can bilingualise their child)
I love this topic, it is one that is very confusing for some and sometimes myself in fact. I have inserted a picture of my kids because though deep within I wanted my eldest to be bilingual I wasn’t confident to speak to him in Spanish though myself a non native Spanish speaker and didn’t … Continue reading
Language immersion
When I went to university I chose a sandwich course, one that allowed me to spend two years abroad in Madrid. That course was to change my life in a way I hadn’t expected. It opened me up to learning, a language, culture, traditions and enabled me to fall in love with travel, and a … Continue reading
Starting the bilingual journey again
Many of you know that I have been pregnant for what has seemed like a great age but finally my daughter was born last week at home in our birth pool as planned (10lb 2oz). It was a euphoric moment. However this post is not about the birth, it’s about language learning. I have read … Continue reading
What am I grateful for…(as a bilingual family?)
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and though we are not American, it is a great idea to delve into the spirit of gratitude and look back over our Bilingual journey. First of all, I must be thankful for a very patient monolingual husband and father who at times has no idea what I am telling the … Continue reading
My family journey into Spanish so far..
As every parent knows we sometimes have the best of intentions but they are not always met with total enthusiasm. Wednesdays are spanish days in our house. I try to limit English and the kids go to various Spanish groups or have a tutor. This week I tried to get my eldest to attend a … Continue reading
Book review of ‘Be Bilingual- practical ideas for multilingual families’
Hello everyone, I am writing a review on a book that I feel is amazing in its practical applications for monolingual, bilingual or multilingual families who wish their children to learn other languages other than their native tongue or their native tongue. I haven’t been paid to write this review by the way. I just … Continue reading