Tim Johnson's Blog, page 10

Deciding when to Introduce a Second Language

There are many different reasons for raising a bilingual child and all of them are equally valid. And for whatever reason you choose to teach a child a second language, some of the dilemmas or hurdles to be faced are similar. At what age should I introduce the language? How will I know when my child is ready to be bilingual? How should I go about encouraging my child to be bilingual?

One of the most important things to remember is that children’s overall linguistic skills develop almost at th...

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The French-English version of Bosley Goes to the beach will be coming out very soon, but you can win it before it becomes available!!

 

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The Spanish-English edition of Bosley Goes to the Beach will be coming out in early May and will be available for purchase from Amazon soon, but right now you have the opportunity to win your copy even before the book is published!  I'm giving away 3 autographed copies of the book to some luck winners, so go to the link below to enter your information and be included in this giveaway.

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The Past, the Present and the Future of Bilingual Children.

Just as the world has changed drastically over the last 100 years, so has bilingualism and its place in our global world. In most countries, there are much higher levels of bilingualism among children and adults than just 30 years ago. So what has caused these changes and what does it mean for our bilingual children today?

Language diversity

Bilingualism is not a completely new concept. In North America alone, it is estimated that somewhere between 250 to 1000 American Indian Languages exist...

How to teach a second language to your home-schooled children

We all know that knowing a second language is quite advantageous in the modern world what with the advent of globalization and the ever changing times. Other cultures rise and come to power and it is sometimes a good idea to learn as much as possible about the other culture in order to have a fruitful and good relationship with them. That is why it is actually important for parents to know that teaching their children a second language can prove to be an advantage in the world at large.

Of co...

What to Consider when Raising a Bilingual Child

A bilingual person can be described as someone who is able to think, speak and eventually read and write in two or more languages. There are many factors to keep in mind when raising a bilingual child, in order to encourage and motivate them to succeed.

Do I have to be bilingual to raise a Bilingual Child?   

You don’t necessarily have to be bilingual yourself, in order to raise a bilingual child. If you clearly see the benefits of bilingualism for your child, your family and...

Bosley Getting Ready for the Beach!

Bosley is very excited about his new book coming out this spring called "Bosley Goes to the Beach"!  He meets all sorts of new friends this time and of course learns lots of new words.  

The book is designed to be a self-guided learning tool that allows children and parents to learn new words and phrases together with Bosley.  With highlighted words, simple sentances, repeat phases and contextual illustrations, this book also teaches numbers 1-4 and has two-page spread vocab pa...

Household Objects that Children Should Learn in Spanish

The thing is, learning a second language is never really as easy as it sounds. While there are many adults who believe that children are more able to quickly learn a new language, this is not always the case as it often takes time and plenty of guidance from parents for children to fully understand and utilize a new language. The best way to do this is by immersing them into the language, this means that you will place the child in a position that he or she hears and must use a given language...

Fun Traveling Activities with your Bilingual Children

Summer is just around the corner, which means that its timeto start planning your next vacation with the kids! Indeed, traveling is a fun way to spend some free time and have a break from the daily routine. Aside from this, did you know that traveling also provides a lot of exciting opportunities for learning the minority language? Below are some suggested activities to help enhance language learning during your travels.   

On the way to Your Destination

1. Alphabet games

How a...

Practical Ways on How to Raise Bilingual Children

Isn't it a wonder when children quickly learn how to converse, let alone speak in several languages? Indeed, it's miraculous how incoherent mumbles of babies can progress into a multiude of words and meanings. What if you want to raise your child to be bilingual or multilingual? Below are some practical ways on how to successfully raise bilingual children.

1. Open Communication Within the Family

It's healthy for couples to discuss their options and decide on a solution that they both agree up...