by It’s that time of year again when (at least in the northern hemisphere) kids and parents are getting ready to go back to school. For some, it is an exciting time when everything is possible, with new horizons and interesting challenges. For others, the end of the holidays can spell doom and gloom. A […]
Raising Multi-literate Children: Four Lessons and Five Reminders
by I am a father raising multi-literate children. Two and a half years ago, I decided to teach my eldest, aged six at the time (and later on my youngest), to read and write in our home languages – French and Korean. Being a foreign language teacher, I had the technical knowledge, but teaching my […]
Three Kid-Friendly Tips for Learning a Second Language
by Becoming bilingual holds many important benefits for kids, from increasing their focus and creativity to enhancing their cultural sensitivity. If your children are enrolled in language classes — either at school or through an after-school program — that’s a great start. But, learning a second language requires more than just time in the classroom. […]
10 Childhood Benefits Of Being Bilingual
by “Having your child learn two languages at the same time will confuse them, won’t it?” “You know that teaching your child multiple languages is just going to cause a speech delay?” Have you heard these assertions too? These are common questions that many of us raising bilingual kids hear. The answer is “No” to all […]
8 Fun Facts About Chinese New Year
by Happy Lunar New Year!! The traditions and celebrations for Lunar New Year everywhere revolve around family, fun, and lots of FOOD! Being Taiwanese Chinese, I’ll share some general facts about Lunar New Year. More specifically, in this post, I am going to highlight the Chinese New Year traditions that my family celebrates through the […]
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