Bilingualism in early years and education - what we all need to know and understand

Published: April 28, 2021, 5 p.m.

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Here the Beckies are delighted to be joined by Catherine a specialist in learning languages.
We discover how babies and children learn to talk and how hearing more than one language is\\xa0 so beneficial for their development.\\xa0 Hearing a second language\\xa0 for babies is completely\\xa0 natural, when babies are under 12 months they can hear and responded innately.\\xa0 \\xa0
The ability to build natural fluency happens in the early years.
We discover why it is\\xa0 much harder it is to learn a language as we get older?
How do children learn to talk when their parents speak different languages and how beneficial is this for them?
\\xa0What does the term a second language really mean?
The benefits from speaking more than one language as the child grows are huge, socially, emotionally, holistically and through their knowledge of understanding vocabulary.
Cultural capital extends from understanding different cultures, communities and knowing about and embracing a wider world,\\xa0 a bilingual child has this head start from birth.\\xa0
Children who speak more than one language flourish and should be understood in whichever language they choose to speak in, remember all children are unique and must be valued for who they are.\\xa0
Have a good listen as we MYTH BUST and tell the true story of bilingual children's journey to talk.
Grab a cuppa, snuggle up and have a 20min and join our awesome Thriving Early Years\\xa0 Community. 20mins to understand children and build brighter lives together.
Head to www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk to discover more and join us on all social media
Catherine can be found at :\\xa0
https://www.lingotot.com/centre/lingotot-west-oxford
Email: westoxford@lingotot.com
Twitter @west_lingotot
Instagram @lingototwestoxford

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