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. […]
Celebrate the Bilingual Child
by Language Lizard invites you to Celebrate the Bilingual! For over a decade, Language Lizard has celebrated bilingual children every October. Even though October has just turned to November, bilingual children can (and should!) be celebrated all year round. So, today let us explore the history of this monthly celebration, learn how you can […]
Introducing A Second Language to Your Child
by Introducing a second language to your child has many benefits. Sometimes, though, it’s difficult to know where to begin, especially with young children. These tips will help get you started. A young girl walked over and told me, “I can count in Mandarin!” She counted all the way to 15, and her mother smiled […]
5 Myths About Bilingualism, Busted
by Globally, about 50% of people are bilingual or multilingual (in some parts of Europe, that figure is closer to 100%). But in the US, only about 25% of Americans can converse in a second language. Bilingual programs in schools are generally increasing. However, there are some myths about bilingualism that have persisted. Here, we look […]
What Parents of Bilingual Children LOVE to Hear!
by Parenting is never without its challenges – throw a couple of extra languages into the mix and things do not get any easier. We all need encouragement from time to time and here are some thoughts from multilingual families on what you could say to make our day! Ute from Expat Since Birth “You’re […]