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As preschool minds are significantly more flexible and adaptive than any other age, bringing up a bilingual child can add immeasurable value to his or her future. Experts suggest that the world of benefits we give our children when raising them to be bilingual outweighs any initial stumbling blocks. Here are a few tips for struggling parents who desire to expand their preschoolers’ linguistic portfolio.
Early Initiation
The early years are the time when our brain has its finest aptitude to absorb new information and cultivate habits. Introducing a second language as early as possible will increase chances for bilingual proficiency. Your child’s preschool years are an open window into absorbing and mirroring language patterns without effort.
Consistent Engagement
Random exposure to another language only leads to familiarization, but not proficiency. Hence, consistent engagement with both languages is extremely important. Bedtime storytelling or singing songs in the second language are simple strategies that make this manageable on a daily basis.
Include Bilingual Toys and Books
Incorporate bilingual toys and books that switch between languages, providing preschoolers an engaging way to learn. These resources come in different forms: audio books, flash cards, bilingual storybooks, word games etc. These will reiterate and reinforce the vocabulary and phonetics they have been learning.
Encourage Communication in Both Languages
Children become proficient in languages by listening and speaking. Enabling regular opportunities for verbal expression in both languages lets them practice their skills. Speak in both around them at home, and encourage them to communicate with family abroad in the second language.
Familiarization through Media and Technology
Having your preschoolers watch educational shows or using applications in the second language will greatly enhance their understanding and use of it.
The prospect of raising a bilingual child need not be an uphill task for parents. With these tips, nurturing your child’s language faculties can turn out to be a truly rewarding adventure.
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