Published: May 04, 2011
Words: 39,015 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458103239

Short description

Written for parents who would like to teach their young child a foreign language, but don't know where to start, this book shows you the many ways you can introduce a new language in a playful way, providing a foundation for language learning that will last for a lifetime. "A brilliant and important book" - Dr Martin Stephen, High Master, St Paul's School, London

Extended description

Learning a second language early - before the age of 8 - has a multitude of academic, psychological and social benefits. And it's fun! This book explains how children learn languages, and provides parents with ten top tools and techniques for creating a language-rich environment in the home. Even if you don't speak the language yourself, there are many ways you can introduce a new language - whether French, German, Spanish, Russian or Chinese - to your children in a playful, non-intrusive way, providing a foundation for language learning that will last throughout their lives.

"... a brilliant and important book, on three levels. It is a fascinating personal story, an invaluable guide to parents who want their children to have fun whilst acquiring essential bilingual skills and a marker for Government and LEA's as to how to avoid the disastrous slump in the numbers studying modern languages." - Dr Martin Stephen, High Master, St Paul's School, London

Tags

french language, foreign language education, language education, parenting books, spanish language, language instruction, children 1 to 8, second language, children education, german language, language learning, teaching kids a foreign language

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Reviews

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Review by: Adi Barnett on June 19, 2011 :
If this book was available when my kids were growing up, it would have been great. But we lived in France for a year instead to have them learn the language. Now I have grandkids and this book is the next best thing to living in a foreign country to help your kids learn a foreign language. I strongly recommend it!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: John Goode on June 19, 2011 :
I came across this book on www.languages4yourkids.com. I love it. It's really easy to read and is literally full of easy to use tips and tricks to keep language learning fun and to keep the attention of even my two hyper active kids!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Rick Barnett on June 11, 2011 : (no rating)
Just got this book and read it with my 7 year old and 5 year old boys. They loved it. It is fun and intuitive making learning and keep their attention easy. Look forward to digging into it more until they're both repeating French words and phrases all the time!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Nadine . on May 29, 2011 :
I'm a University student studying Childhood, Culture and Education, where I put a lot of research into different aspects of children's lives. I came across this book while researching a paper and was really impressed by the real world approach, as it acknowledges that parents aren't perfect and gives examples on how you can help your children in a simple and fun way.
After reading this book, I have recommended it to all of my University friends. Great book, Thanks!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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