Raising bilinguals comes with various benefits. Research has shown that bilingual kids empower a person’s identity and that exposing kids to more cultures brings positive effects.
Beginners guide about the Spanish proficiency level report used in Dual language instruction Did you get your child’s end of year Spanish proficiency level results? The first time you see this report can be overwhelming. …
Whenever I meet Hispanic families with children that don’t speak Spanish, I ask them why their children don’t speak Spanish. I feel the urgency of communicating the importance of our Hispanic children learning to speak …
A Quick Guide About the differences in Dual language immersion program types There are several dual language immersion program types that parents should know about. Research continues to support that Dual language immersion programs are …
Language development comes with practice but for some families, language practice only happens in school. Practicing a target language fosters language proficiency. There are several ways to get kids to practice a language outside the …
Learning a language can be challenging when bilingual resources are not easily accessible. Language learners must practice a target language regularly to develop listening skills in that target language. One way to do this is …
A Reference Guide to Dual language immersion programs Many families understand the importance of raising bilingual kids and more often now opt to find dual language immersion programs. When in search of schools for their …
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Parents and teachers often express concern about whether their bilingual child will take longer to show adequate progress in reading or language. It is a valid concern that most people that have not learned more …
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I often find myself reading articles and research addressing the benefits of being bilingual. Today one of the weekly newsletters I read included the article titled Bilinguals Single Out Second Language While Reading. Let’s discuss …
Over the last years, dual language immersion programs have become increasingly famous and available to all families. In some schools, parents now have the option to enroll their child in dual language classrooms. However, some …
