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February 13, 2013

The Valentines Day "I Love You" Map from the Language Bear and Globanova

Happy Valentines Day!  Thousands of folks from around the world loved our post about how to say "I love you" in foreign languages.  Our pals over at Globanova loved it so much they used it to make this awesome "I Love You" Map graphic to allow you to easily see where all these phrases come from.  Enjoy it, and don't forget to "Pin it"!




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Published on February 13, 2013 20:43

February 8, 2013

Bosley's First Review in Russian!

Bosley has seen the world, and now travelled the world far and wide and it looks like he is in the company of loving children in Russia.  Thanks to the BabyReporter for this great review from the other side of the Earth!


Книга на двух языках (английском и русском) Тима Джонсона, вышедшая в издательстве Language Bear рассказывает о любопытном медвежонке, которому показалась родная берлога слишком тесной. Да и что в ней интересного? Все давно знакомо Вот отворил дверь наружу – а там огромн...

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Published on February 08, 2013 04:51

February 6, 2013

Common Misonceptions About Raising Bilingual Children

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A child's ability to learn language is indeed a wonderful accomplishment. In a span of three to five years, almost all children become competent in at least one language and are able to converse in different situations.


Moreover, it's amazing how bilingual children are able to acquire competency in two or more languages during their early years of life at the same time as monolingual children learn one language. However, childhood bilingualism continues to be misunderstood. Some educators do...

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Published on February 06, 2013 02:15

February 4, 2013

How to Say "I Love You" in 100 Different Languages

 


Valentines Day is on its way, and love is in the air. So, how do people from around the world express love? Indeed, there are many ways to show our love to the ones we hold dear. Sometimes, it's as simple as hearing the words: "I Love You."


I. Love. You. Three words that when combined, hold much value. Such words have been expressed in different languages all over the world and have been exchanged not just between romantic partners, but also between family members, friends, and other s...

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Published on February 04, 2013 04:51

January 25, 2013

A Preview of Bosley's Trip to the Beach

Bosley is so excited for the warm weather and he's getting ready to go to the beach!  Illustrations are coming in and they are looking great.  Translations are being done now and bosley is getting anxious for the print house.


Here's a quick preview of some of the things he's going to be learning about on his trip:


Bosley Goes to the Beach


Here are a few of Bosley's new words in Spanish:


Bird - Ave


Sun - Sol


Sea - Mar


Island - Isla


Fish - Pez


Clouds - Nubes


Sailboat - Velero


Crab - Cangrejo


Sand - Arena


Roc...

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Published on January 25, 2013 16:14

Creating Neural Connections in Children by Teaching Foreign Language

Are you interested in teaching your child a second language or two, but are not sure when or how to start? Come, and let us go through the possibilities.


The Earlier, The Better

Some of us have the notion that teaching a child two or more languages at the same time will lead to confusion and delays in speech. However, studies have shown that this does not hold true and on the contrary, actually helps the child learn and understand language better, especially at an early age.


So, when is it th...

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Published on January 25, 2013 04:47

December 27, 2012

Bosley Goes to the Beach - A new adventure in 2013!

Bosley's first book, "Bosley Sees the World" has been such a great hit that the second book in the series is now in production!  The manuscript has been written and many of the translations have already been done.  The illustrations are underway as I type and everyone is very excited, especially Bosley!


This book promises to be even better than the first, with much more to learn and see with Bosley.  In this story, he meets a bird, a fish and a crab at the beach and learns abou...

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Published on December 27, 2012 19:29

December 12, 2012

How to Chose Books for Bilingual Children


Choosing the right books for children is never an easy task, especially considering the multitude of options that are available. But when choosing books for a bilingual child, it is important to consider their level in the new language, their interests and their developmental level overall.


Types of Books for Bilingual Children

There are two main categories of books for bilingual children. These consist of dual language and singular language books.


Dual language books usually contain both la...

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Published on December 12, 2012 03:16

December 8, 2012

8 Ways to Boost the Minority Language in a Bilingual Family

In most bilingual families one language is usually spoken more than the other. This may be because one of the parents is a native speaker from that country and perhaps the family is living there, immersed in the language. Or it may be due to the fact, that a family has chosen one to focus on as a primary language, which is then used most during family life, to give instructions, to communicate and most of all, to resolve conflicts. In any case, most bilingual adults never actually reach 100%...

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Published on December 08, 2012 03:51

December 6, 2012

Bilingual Christmas Books for Children

The Christmas Gift / El regalo de Navidad (Spanish Edition)


With honesty and rare grace, award-winning author Francisco Jiménez shares his most poignant Christmas memory in this remarkable book. Illustrated with paintings full of strength and warmth, written in spare bilingual text, this simple story celebrates the true spirit of Christmas, and illuminates how children do indeed draw strength from the bonds of their families.






Italian Language Poster - Christmas / Natale: Bilingual Cha...
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Published on December 06, 2012 10:34