When you start on the bilingual journey, you tend to focus exclusively on language acquisition. The reason being that you … More
Category: Tips for parents
Using WhatsApp’s voice function to get your child to talk in the minority language
Modern technologies, and most particularly screens, have a huge appeal to our kids. My eldest unlocked my phone for the very … More
The importance of reading up on bilingual education
Now, do not be mistaken, this post is certainly not designed to attract more followers! 😉 It is inspired by … More
Tips for parents: 5 tips to discreetly have your kids switch to the minority language between them
If you have a ml@home house rule or notice that your children mostly play together in the Majority Language (ML), … More
What to expect when raising bilingual?
In bilingual education, the first thing is to have an unwavering determination. Indeed, if raising a child is already a … More
Family minority language documentary time
Over the last few weeks, a new trend has developed among our family. One evening, we treated the girls to … More
Reading in the minority language : Leading by example
A couple of months ago, I posted about a new idea I had: a weekly Family Reading Time. My aim … More
Guest Post: “What does it take to raise bilingual when you are a non-native parent?”
For those who follow this blog, you might have noticed that last month I gave an interview to Adrienne at … More
7 reasons to turn outdoor devices to the minority language
This week, I took my eldest for a tête-à-tête lunch at McDonald’s as a half-term treat. And when I least … More
Bilingual Parent – 16 good reasons why you should use the minority language in public
This is probably one of the toughest bit of bilingual education: owning up our education choice in public. Why? Because … More
