THE TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING 1. Only bilingual parents can raise bilingual children and bilingual parents always raise bilingual children 2. I’m too late! You have to start very early for second language learning or you will miss the boat. 3. Only native speakers and teachers can teach children second 4. Children […]
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Most high schools and colleges require students to take foreign language classes. But, only 20 percent of United States citizens can converse in two or more languages, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Obviously, these statistics show the classes are not working. So how does someone learn a second language? We listed some fun and
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Can your child learn two or more languages at the same time? The answer is yes. It’s easier for kids to become bilingual when they learn languages at the same time, rather than learning later in life. However, their development may look a little different than a child learning only one language. The American Speech-Language-Hearing
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There are thousands of languages and dialects used in the world. Some are easier for English speakers to pick up than others. Which languages are the easiest and hardest for English speakers to learn? We answered that question for you below. Easiest: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian are the easiest languages to learn as an English native
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Learning a new language takes time. Even for adults, it can be difficult to retain new information about a language. So, how long should children spend learning a new language online? We have some important information for you to consider before deciding what works for your child and family. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
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There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a second language for your child to learn. A second language could help with schooling, future jobs, or could even change their life completely. We put a list together of potential languages your child could learn, and describe why they’re important in today’s world. Spanish:
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DinoLingo explains which websites and apps are best to help your child learn Spanish.
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There are dozens of language learning platforms out there for kids. It is important to know which will teach your child correctly, but also keep them engaged. DinoLingo wants kids to enjoy their experience and help them develop a love for their new language. Here are 5 reasons why DinoLingo is a great language learning
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Constant practice Practice makes perfect. The more time you take to learn something, the easier it gets. There is a reason why Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule is so popular. As long as you use your practice time smartly, you’ll start to understand a new language in only a few months. Don’t stop there though!
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What to do when bilingual kids mix languages (code-switching, a.k.a. code-mixing)• Don’t worry if your child mixes languages—language mixing is a common (and typically short-lived) phase of bilingual development.• Trust your child is not confused—she may not know (or be able to explain) that she’s using two languages, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest
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To investigate the question of whether baby signs programs help children acquire language earlier or advance their cognitive development, in 2003 researchers J. C. Johnston and colleagues examined seventeen recent studies of baby signing. Johnston found that the studies did not support the big claims made by the infancy industry, that baby signs help make
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Creating Good Language Learning Environments for Very Young Children (Ages 0–2) (p. 63) • Direct lots of rich, meaningful speech toward your child from birth. • Encourage friends, relatives, babysitters, siblings, and other visitors to speak and play with your child in the second language. • Engage in interactions that pique your child’s interests—for example, by
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What to do when children reject to speak in the 2nd language (e.g. Spanish) Cases that worked (from Bilingual Edge p. 244-245) “• Anna (mother of Javier, age five): “We’ve had the most success using reverse psychology. Javier is super strong-willed and it’s actually helped at times to say to him something like ‘Spanish is
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Top Ten Reasons Why Speaking Two Languages Is Cool 10. I can have private conversations in my second language. 9. When I told (friend, teacher, neighbor) that I speak two languages, s/he was thrilled/very impressed. 8. I can meet more people from around the world (list of potential places where your child can meet people
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TYPES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION “Maintenance bilingual education: These programs are to help children become both and biliterate. In the United States, students in such programs typically speak a language other than English at home. Transitional bilingual education: These programs aim to help children transition from their native language for example, Spanish, Cambodian, Portuguese, Arabic) to
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How to Create a Good Language Learning Environments for Preschoolers • Have fun integrating the language as a part of your daily routines. For example, sing morning songs in the language, play alphabet, and counting games, guessing games, and have a word of the day.• Read stories to your child in the language. Keep these
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Is speaking a minority language (e,g, Spanish) at home is better or worse? King and Mackey mention a very interesting study which found that it’s almost better to speak the minority language at homeAfter comparing two groups (group 1: mixed families speaking Engish at home , group 2: mixed families speaking Spanish at home)
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TOP TEN MOST WIDELY SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD (PERCENT OF WORLD POPULATION) (CIA world fact book ) 1. Mandarin Chinese – 882 million 2. Spanish – 325 million 3. English – 312-380 million 4. Arabic – 206-422 million 5. Hindi – 181 million 6. Portuguese – 178 million 7. Bengali – 173 million 8. Russian
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Bilingual Edge: Why, When and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language by Kendall King, PhD & Alison Mackey, PhD BOOK REVIEW Source: King, K., & Mackey, A. (2007). The bilingual edge: Why, when, and how to teach your child a second language. New York: Collins In the first chapter, King and Mackey list dozens if
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DinoLingo conducted an online search to find out what languages famous people (including the US presidents) acquired and here are some of what we discovered.
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