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Terrific Tips for Parents Who Want to Teach Their Child a Second Language

You realize the benefits of having a secondto 45 minutes of music, movement and creative
language but do not know where to turn or howbilingual  learning  tools  daily.
to begin the process for your little one? You
recognize the fact that your child will needMake learning the new language fun! Do not
to speak more than just one language in orderever force it. Avoid saying comments similar
to travel successfully through this globalto: If you do not speak to me in xyz language
society of ours? Read through the followingI will not answer you. This approach only
second language learning tips provided by acauses  tension  and  rebellious  actions.
bilingual mom of three, educator of thousands
and  leading  expert  on  the  subject.Gently guide your child into the new language
journey. Show a high level of confidence.
Start the second language learning early!Smiling  usually  works  best!
Experts agree the earlier, the better. Play
language music CDs during the pregnancy. TalkIf your home language is Spanish, do not
to your baby from the moment of birth in twoagree to an immersion program of English only
or more languages if possible. If you andfor your child under the age of 10. The sink
your family only speak one language, beginor swim mentality does not work for little
introducing a new language with bilingualchildren. Young children need the comfort of
music  CDs  and  DVDs  when  appropriate.their native language and connection to their
heritage to maintain a high level of
Repetition is the key for all your child'sself-confidence and desire to continue
learning.  Repeat!  Repeat!  Repeat!speaking in their native language while
learning a most difficult language at the
From birth through age 10, many expertssame  time.
advise using the native and the new language
together in a side-by-side presentationIf your Spanish-speaking child is learning
(referred to as a bilingual format). AfterEnglish, do not listen to school staff
the age of ten to twelve, total immersion ismembers who suggest you give up speaking your
a good option. Early in life, the bilingualnative language at home. The myth that your
approach is best for better retention andchildren will be language delayed or have a
higher  self  esteem  for  the  child.language disorder is just that - a myth. In
fact, bilingual children will ultimately
Find a bilingual language learning programspeak both languages better, read sooner and
product for your young child thatscore higher on math and verbal sections of
incorporates these following components:standardized tests (not to mention experience
visual cues, music fun, beginning reading andbetter  opportunities  later  in  life).
verbal  exchange.
Show your child that you respect other
Help your child enjoy the new language daily.cultures and value the ability to speak other
How much is enough you ask? The following arelanguages by attending multi-cultural events
some  simple  guidelines  by  age:revolving around dance, music, food and the
arts  of  other  cultures  and  people.
Infants should receive 10 minutes of
bilingual  music  fun  each  day.Be patient! Have fun! Even if your child may
not be verbalizing the new language right
Toddlers should enjoy 20 minutes every day ofaway, remember that repetition is the key to
bilingual board books, music and/or games.learning. Your child's brain is processing
Preschoolers easily learn with 30 minutes ofthe new language and is wiring it for future
fun bilingual DVDs, games and music each day.use. Your child is getting a strong
foundation for later language learning.
Elementary school children should be exposed



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