Friday 1 April 2016

Raising bilingual children: The infant and toddler years

It used to be that speaking more than one language in the United States was common only to diplomats and immigrants who arrived speaking their native language and learned English. Today, the ability to speak a second language is becoming increasingly important, and science has shown the younger you start learning the easier it is.
So says an article in the Washington Times and I heartily agree.

Parents wishing to teach their baby or toddler a second language can use "How to Teach Baby to Talk" with confidence as it provides a sure method of teaching a baby or toddler how to speak any language with ease. The principles are explained in clear easy to follow steps. And once understood they can be applied to the learning of any language.

The only additional materials needed would be knowledge of nursery rhymes and songs in the target language and if possible, the same type of children's books in the target language.

Read the whole article here:

Raising bilingual children: The infant and toddler years