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Q&A: How many languages can a small child learn at the same time?

Q&A: How many languages can a small child learn at the same time?

by Nick Jaworski | Nov 20, 2016 | Coaches, Non-native language, Q&A The trilingual+ child

  Question Hello, I am a native Hindi-speaker and so is my husband. We live in USA and are fluent in English, too. Our nanny is Romanian but speaks (non-native) Spanish. Our 7-month-old daughter spends majority of time with the nanny and my parents, who speak...

International Mother Language Day 2015 – #IMLD campaign

International Mother Language Day 2015 – #IMLD campaign

by Rita | Jan 22, 2015 | Language and bilingualism

The International Mother Language Day is observed every year on the 21st of February. UNESCO officially proclaimed the day in 1999 with the aim to promote “linguistic diversity and multilingual education” and to develop the “awareness of linguistic and cultural...

Many languages, one identity

Many languages, one identity

by Rita | Oct 1, 2014 | Bilingualism, Language, Language and bilingualism, Only happens to a bilingual

In a recent radio program on multilingualism the bilingual poet and Professor Gustavo Perez Firmat stated that he feels very differently about his two languages, with English being a happier language than Spanish. He also answered ‘Yes’ to the question whether he felt...

7 things that happen to parents raising a bilingual child

7 things that happen to parents raising a bilingual child

by Rita | Aug 20, 2014 | Being the parent in a multilingual family, Family life, Only happens to a bilingual

No two multilingual families are the same and children learn their languages differently, but some things that parents of bilingual children experience seem to be universal. As a parent bringing up your child to speak more than one language, you… 1. Become more aware...

Bilingual! Bicultural? Do you know where I am coming from?

Bilingual! Bicultural? Do you know where I am coming from?

by Rita | May 7, 2014 | Bilingualism, Finland, Language and bilingualism, Only happens to a bilingual

“Where are you from?” that was one of the questions from last week’s post – a question to be mindful of when speaking to a bilingual or bicultural child. Many adult bilinguals have however said to me that they don’t mind being asked where they come from – and I do...

Mother tongue – how do you define yours?

Mother tongue – how do you define yours?

by Rita | Feb 21, 2014 | Language, Language and bilingualism

Happy International Mother Language Day! There could not be a more appropriate day than today to reflect on the term ‘mother tongue’ – but what does it really mean, especially if you speak more than one language? How should the term be defined in general and what...

I wish I wasn’t bilingual! – nah, not really

I wish I wasn’t bilingual! – nah, not really

by Rita | Feb 5, 2014 | Bilingualism, Only happens to a bilingual

To me there is no doubt that being bilingual can only be beneficial for you. Some people have challenged my view and asked me to write about situations that would have been easier had I been monolingual. Right. Hmm. OK, for the sake of balance it is only fair to take...

Things we take for granted

Things we take for granted

by Rita | Aug 28, 2013 | Bilingual benefits, Bilingualism, Only happens to a bilingual

While picking some juicy blackberries in the back garden for my breakfast cereal, I noticed how well the pears are coming on this year and will soon also be ready for my morning muesli. Except for cutting the brambles back once in a while, it hasn’t required much...

How languages help you in your career – examples from my life

How languages help you in your career – examples from my life

by Rita | Apr 3, 2013 | Bilingual benefits, Bilingualism, Language, Only happens to a bilingual

Being able to speak more than one language is definitely beneficial to your career, I know this from my own experience. Sometimes this manifests itself in ways that you could not have imagined. Finding a job in today’s competitive world is a challenge and will...

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