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Tag: OPOL

  • OPOL or ML@H: What’s the Difference – and What Works Best for You?

    OPOL or ML@H: What’s the Difference – and What Works Best for You?

    ML@H and OPOL sound great in theory – but real life is rarely that simple. This article explores the two popular bilingual parenting strategies and explains why rigid models often don’t reflect real family life. It encourages parents to focus on meaningful exposure, confidence and connection rather than perfection, offering guidance for choosing what works…

  • How to Create a Family Language Plan That Fits Your Family

    How to Create a Family Language Plan That Fits Your Family

    Creating a family language plan doesn’t mean rigid rules. It’s about finding a flexible approach that fits your constellation, supports your child’s multilingual identity, and keeps language learning joyful. Discover practical steps, real-life examples, and encouragement to design a plan that works for your family.

  • Is one parent’s language use more important than the other’s in raising a bilingual child?

    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…