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The fascinating world of bilingualism opens its doors to newborns and babies, offering a myriad of possibilities for their language development. As parents, we hold the key to nurturing their linguistic abilities from the very beginning. In this blog post, we will embark on a unique journey, exploring the enchanting realm of bilingualism in infancy. …

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Learning a second language is an exciting and enriching experience for children. It opens doors to new cultures, enhances cognitive abilities, and promotes global communication. Understanding the stages of second language acquisition can help parents, educators, and caregivers support children in their language learning journey. In this blog post, we delve into the stages of …

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Raising bilingual children is a wonderful gift that opens doors to cultural understanding and enhanced communication skills. However, it’s not without its challenges. As parents, we may inadvertently make mistakes that hinder our children’s language development. In this blog post, we will explore five common mistakes parents make when raising bilingual kids, and provide valuable …

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As parents raising bilingual children, we often strive to develop their fluency in both languages. However, we understand that it can be challenging to ensure that the minority language receives sufficient attention and practise. Everyday life is often taken over by the majority language that is spoken around us. Yet, it is incredibly important to …

Empowering Spoken Fluency: 8 Strategies to Nurture the Minority Language in Your Bilingual Child Read More »

Being bilingual, or even multilingual, has many incredible benefits. Bilingual education forms connections—connections between countries and cultures, people and ideas. The ability to speak another language opens up a wealth of opportunities for children; from meeting interesting people to learning about other cultures to travelling and finding fantastic work opportunities later in life, bilingualism and …

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I absolutely love books! Reading gives me a break from our fast-paced world. Besides the very obvious advantages of reading (it gives you a break, you learn about new things, etc.), reading can also be a powerful tool for young language learners. No matter what second language your little one is learning, reading can help them …

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Before we talk about a couple of tips on how to support your child during the silent period, we will take a closer look at what the silent period actually means. What is the silent period / silent phase? When a child stops speaking in their second language (or only says a few words), then …

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Art can be a fantastic tool to enhance a child’s second language learning journey. Visuals can help kids understand new words and concepts. In second language learning, art can be used to introduce new vocabulary such as colours and shapes. It can be used to explain new structures, and it can help create interesting conversations …

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