'Raising a Bilingual Child’

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Tuesday, 18th Feb 2014

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Foreword...              

Being a parent is exciting. Of course, it’s also very hard work,

but the thrill of forming a strong bond between you and your

growing child makes it all worthwhile. Knowing that you connect

with each other gives you immense satisfaction and pleasure, and

it also makes your baby feel safe, secure and loved.

Thus, for today, we would like to share with you an interesting  topic,

    'Raising a Bilingual Child’

         There are some parents who speak a language at home that is different

from the language used by the country in which they live; for instance ,when

 they are from another country and have not yet mastered the language

of their new country, or when they specifically want their child to learn the

language from other countries in the world.

MAKE YOUR CHOICE!!!

It’s entirely up to you to decide on the way you want to approach bilingualism

in your home, based on your beliefs, personalities, and personal circumstances.

Below are the tips :

1.      1.  SELECT THE CORE LANGUAGE

If you decide to use both languages from birth, select one language

 to speak exclusively for say, the first six months. This gives your infant

a grounding in these particular language sounds before hearing

alternatives.

2.       2. INTRODUCE THE SECOND LANGUAGE

Let’s your child to listen some videos or songs in that language.

3.      3.  GIVE HIM TIME

Your child needs time to grasp the concept that he hears two different

language sounds at home.

4.       4. EVEN THINGS UP

When he is around 2 years old, speak both languages with the same

frequency at home. Your child can switch between them with ease,

and he recognizes that each one has its own characteristics and

structures.

5.       5. TAKE HIM TO NURSERY

At the age of 2 or 3 years old, enroll your child in his local playgroup

or nursery. You’ll be surprised at how quickly he adapts and learns to use

each language in its appropriate context.

6.       6. AVOID CONFRONTATION

Once your child competent in each language, he’ll choose the one that

helps him best express his feelings at home. Don’t insist that he always

speaks only one language, as this could create battles between you.

Thank you for reading..see u in the next articles..

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