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The Difficulties and Reward of Raising a Bilingual Child

Raising a bilingual child is definitely a challenging task if it’s a new language for both parents and the child. But, there are various misconceptions and myths associated with bilingualism, such as; many believe that teaching two languages simultaneously can make your child inept at learning any of the two fluently. However, research has proved that this is just a misconception; a child has an innate ability to learn two or more languages at the same time. Many parents’ believe teaching two...

Dual Language Activities for Toddlers

There are a number of activities which can help toddlers and babies to learn a new language. For a toddler, the most important language that creates a special bond and connection is the language of love, care and affection. As a parent, it is important that you spend most of the time with your toddler and converse with the baby in your home language. Older siblings can also help the young sibling in learning the home language. You can teach your baby some basic words in your language, so the...

20 Spanish Words Every English Speaking Child Should Know

 

Learning Spanish is a popular culture in the US now; more and more parents are considering bilingualism a strong trait and sending their children to language learning school and tuitions. Spanish is one of the largest spoken languages on earth, and learning it can have a good impact on your personal and professional life. As a business developer, you can reach out to ever growing Hispanic consumers, and generate great revenues. So, learning Spanish can be really helpful...

What problems can my child face while learning a new language?

Learning a foreign language is a skill that develops over time. It can not be done over night, children need to pay focus and complete attention when they are trying to learn a new language. It sounds like a challenging task, but the outcomes and benefits are enormous. Bilingualism promotes enhanced cognitive ability, prevents Alzheimer’s disease, better scores in aptitude tests, and develops a confident and vibrant personality.

Initially, your child could face a number of problems, but those...

What is the role of books in language learning process of children?

Bilingual books play a vital role in the language learning process of children. Whether you are trying to teach your home language or the language at school, books can be your best companion and tool in assisting you in the process. Books can bridge the gap between different languages; there are story books available in multiple languages, which you can buy for your children. Reading and understanding books can help children to excel in their academic skills, too. Books are meant to bring the...

Importance of sign language in children with learning disabilities

Sign language can be of utmost importance in children with learning disabilities. There are multiple advantages of using sign language, and teaching children languages. Sign language can enhance the development of social, verbal, emotional and intellectual skills in children. Children may suffer from different kinds of learning disabilities; some children experience various learning delays, speech and communication disorders, and delays in social and confidence building skills. Babies start t...

Using Multimedia in Classrooms to Improve Language Learning in Children

Elementary school teachers can be very influential in the language learning process of children through the use of multimedia technology. And using modern day tools can make the language learning process more fun and engaging for the children. By integrating multimedia tools in classrooms, teachers can make the language learning activity very enjoyable for children of all ages and cultural backgrounds. There are a lot of multimedia tools that can be implemented in the classrooms, such as, sli...

The language learning process between siblings

Siblings can play a significant role in the early language learning process of a kid. The first social interaction of a child is with his or her older siblings. First born kids learn everything from their parents, while the later-born kids have more people to converse with; their parents and siblings. A study shows that later-born kids have strong conversational and communication skills as compared to the first-born. It is a common observation the language learning process is fast in children...

Bosley Book Review from Readers Favorite

Reviewed by Janet J for Readers Favorite

In "The Adventures of Bosley Bear: A Dual Language Book in Spanish and English", Bosley is an ambitious, lovable and curious bear who wants to learn more about the world outside of the tiny cave where he lives with his mother. Bosley is not your average bear: he is bilingual, and speaks both Spanish and English in this book. In fact, this talented bear is multilingual, as translations are also available in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, Fre...

Bilingual Activities for Children

There are a number of bilingual activities which will help your child learn a new language in a fun and exciting manner. There are many ways in which you can make the language learning process a fun and enriching experience for your kid. Always remember that kids tend to learn things faster when they are fully attentive to you and they are enjoying the process. Here are a number of bilingual activities that are really beneficial:

1- Story time with bilingual books

Reading out story books to y...