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
Timetable: Bilingübabies New term timetable Please find the schedule of lessons, time to time we tie in special events like Mothers day, Valentines, World book day into the classes. Continue reading
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
I would feel like a fraud if I didn’t mention our recent trip to the Speech and Language therapist. Ok I panicked, I am raising my children bilingual, well more so the youngest who I started speaking to in Spanish at one, the eldest is learning but I always thought I was moving back to … Continue reading
Music and learning languages Music is a mood modifier, it has a calming effect and helps focus, it creates emotional links and aids memorisation. Music helps one focus on the rhythm and key sounds of a language. As adults sometimes we can’t get a tune out of our heads and the same with children. Want … Continue reading
Dear Beloved, I am writing to tell you how much I am looking forward to meeting you and to inform you that I intend to raise you Bilingually in the hope one day you will be grateful at having two languages that you can converse in, and carry out writing, reading and listening skills. Two … Continue reading
No classes are being held over summer, I will be in Spain shortly back at the Horniman museum in 19th and 26th August for more Amazon fun. September timetable to follow shortly Continue reading
I recently attended a conference on Bilingualism in London about the facts that even bilingual parents sometimes do not manage to raise bilingual children themselves. I was kind of quaking at the thought given that I was raised monolingual and thought yikes ‘what hope have I?’ but thankfully the expert gave us strategies and tips. … Continue reading
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