Irish resources for babies, toddlers and young children
It is no secret that books are an excellent language-learning resource for all ages. They take us away into a new world different from our own reality.
When both parents speak a minority language
In families where both parents speak the same language, and that is different from the language of the society or the dominant language, parents might naturally use their language when speaking to each other and to their children.
Being consistent can be hard, but it pays off!
If you are a parent who is trying to keep up a language in a context where very few people support you, being consistent with your approach and your language choices can be hard.
Non native speakers can raise bilingual children
Did you know that many of the world’s English language users are not native speakers of English? For so many years language learners have strived to become “like a native speaker”, with flawless grammar and pronunciation.
Reading and writing in two languages
Bilingual children can become biliterate if they have access to literacy instruction in both languages. Biliteracy or dual literacy refers to the ability to read and write in two languages.
A key ingredient for language success: language input
Every family’s multilingual journey is unique, and there is no secret formula for success. However, there are some key conditions that can impact children’s linguistic development.
One parent one language strategy
The One Person One Language (OPOL) strategy is used in families where parents want to speak different languages with their child.