ginaa
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Learning a second language
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Raising a multilingual child: How can I make sure my child knows my native language when growing up in the US?
> 60 days ago
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hai ginaa iam highersecondary student,my opinion is that you must show him native language films ,talk with him in your native language,
and more important you must give him basics about your language and it's importance.
and more important you must give him basics about your language and it's importance.
> 60 days ago
Gina,
I am glad you asked this particular question. Many parents want to keep their children connected to their native culture and language, which can be difficult when raising them in the U.S.
As you may know already, you have the responsibility and the privilege to educate your child about his/her cultural heritage and native language. Speak and read to your child both in English and in your native language. Practicing your native language at home with your child is a great way to make him/her a bilingual speaker.
If you can, visit your home country with your child. Speaking your language with other people in your home country can relay the importance of your language and culture. You can even enroll him or her in language classes at home, and you can become involved in the local community of your culture in the U.S.
Exposing your child to your native language and culture will not only help your child become proud of your heritage, but it will also help him/her develop multilingual skills at a young age. Learning these language skills early can also help your child more easily acquire other languages later in life.
Here is an article that speaks to the importance of a bilingual education, “Fostering Second Language Development in Young Children:” http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Fostering_Language/
You may have heard this already: the U.S. is less of a melting pot and more of a tossed salad. Teach your child about his or her roots, and he or she will better appreciate and accept other people and cultures.
Best wishes,
Hayley
I am glad you asked this particular question. Many parents want to keep their children connected to their native culture and language, which can be difficult when raising them in the U.S.
As you may know already, you have the responsibility and the privilege to educate your child about his/her cultural heritage and native language. Speak and read to your child both in English and in your native language. Practicing your native language at home with your child is a great way to make him/her a bilingual speaker.
If you can, visit your home country with your child. Speaking your language with other people in your home country can relay the importance of your language and culture. You can even enroll him or her in language classes at home, and you can become involved in the local community of your culture in the U.S.
Exposing your child to your native language and culture will not only help your child become proud of your heritage, but it will also help him/her develop multilingual skills at a young age. Learning these language skills early can also help your child more easily acquire other languages later in life.
Here is an article that speaks to the importance of a bilingual education, “Fostering Second Language Development in Young Children:” http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Fostering_Language/
You may have heard this already: the U.S. is less of a melting pot and more of a tossed salad. Teach your child about his or her roots, and he or she will better appreciate and accept other people and cultures.
Best wishes,
Hayley
> 60 days ago
I am an early childhood educator who has worked with many bilingual and multilingual children. I suggest that you use your native language at home most, if not all, of the time. In addition, purchase books and videos in your native language.
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