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Read more about the article How to make the most of talking time with your baby

How to make the most of talking time with your baby

  • Post category:Life with more than one language/Parenting
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Talking to a baby and with a baby is very important, and bilingual children benefit from engaging with each of their languages on a regular basis.

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Read more about the article Role play boosts language skills and confidence

Role play boosts language skills and confidence

  • Post category:Education/Heritage and Community Language Education/Immersion education/Life with more than one language/Parenting/Plurilingual preschools and schools
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Taking roles is a fun activity that uses children’s incredible imagination and creativity, while supporting their development of language and communication as well as problem-solving skills.

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