For those of you with English as a minority language (ml) and if you lack inspiration when it comes to…
Food for thought – The influence of Majority Language nursery school
We have just received through the post the paperwork to enrol our 2 year old at our local Majority Language…
3 Tips: How to Nudge a Child into Taking Ownership of a New Habit
Originally posted on Fake Flamenco:
Sunday morning we had a watershed event in our kitchen. At breakfast, I spoke to our…
Links – Notre maison bilingue
As mentioned in my “Happy holidays!” post, I have launched this blog’s little sister in French called Notre maison bilingue,…
Teaching to write in the minority language – Tip n°3 – Using a blackboard
There is no better way to learn than daily practice. Yet, sitting your child every day at his or her…
8 benefits of using the minority language as Lingua Franca to the Majority Language homework
In “Handling the arrival of Majority Language homework in a minority language home”, I mentioned the imminent arrival of the Majority Language…
Food for thought – How monolingual society shapes children
-“Why do you speak to her like that?” This was the question a nearby 9-year old blurted at me over…
Happy holidays!
It is this time of the year again, a time to gather with your loved ones to celebrate Christmas and…
Tips for parents – little reading-aloud hack when voiceless
If like me you have very delicate vocal chords that leave you voiceless with the least cold, you will know…
Dual culture education- embracing both cultures in your daily life
How often have you been asked which of your 2 traditions you chose to follow from, for example, the Tooth…
