Music is one of the most natural and joyful ways children learn—and when parents join in, the impact is even greater. Whether it’s tapping to the beat in the kitchen or singing in another language during bath time, music makes language learning a fun, shared experience that strengthens bonds and builds brains. We’ve seen how…
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Celebrating Fathers in Language: A Multilingual Journey
Language is not only a means of communication; it is a reflection of our culture, traditions, and values. As a linguistic teacher of French, Spanish, and English, I am constantly amazed by how different languages express essential roles and relationships in our lives. In this blog post, we will embark on a multilingual journey to…
Receptive Bilingualism: How Understanding a Language Can Enhance Your Cultural Literacy
Bilingualism and multilingualism are becoming more common as globalization increases. Some may be more fluent in one language than the other, while others may understand both languages. The latter is receptive bilingualism. Receptive bilingualism is the ability to understand a language but not speak it fluently. For example, someone who grew up hearing their parents…