Tag: language development
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Helping your child grow up speaking two languages – when’s the best time to start?
Thinking about raising your child with two languages? The best time to start might be earlier than you think — and it’s easier than it sounds. Here’s why now is the perfect moment.
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5 Reasons why I love seeing my daughter learn to speak two languages
Watching my toddler learn two languages is both heartwarming and nerdily fascinating. As a bilingual parenting coach (and language enthusiast), I see every “banana ist fertig” as a sign of growth. This post shares five reasons why I’m loving the bilingual journey with my daughter – and how it’s secretly turning all of us into…
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Is one parent’s language use more important than the other’s in raising a bilingual child?
You might be surprised to learn that it’s not the language strategy that matters most when raising a bilingual child — it’s who speaks each language, and how often. A new study found that the primary caregiver’s language use has up to TWICE the impact on a child’s bilingual exposure compared to other caregivers! In…
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What are the Benefits of Bilingualism for Babies and Children?
What’s so great about being bilingual anyway? Well… I’m so glad you asked! From sharper focus to better problem-solving, bilingualism has incredible benefits for your child’s brain—and it starts earlier than you might think. My own daughter is already mixing languages at 22 months with the funniest and most fascinating phrases, and she’s not alone!…
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