Why Language Learning Through Music Works So Well With Young Children Introducing language learning at a young age has a range of benefits for children. Even before they can read and write, children can learn through pictures and songs, building their vocabulary and working on their pronunciation. Early years language learning can embed a second […]
Spotlight Interview: Bilingual Parent, Alejandra Hamlet About Alejandra Hamlet: Alejandra is a bilingual professional and mother raising three bilingual children. An immigrant with roots in Mexico and Venezuela, Alejandra moved to the United States to pursue an MBA. After completing her MBA, Alejandra began her career in the US. Though she grew up bilingual, Alejandra’s […]
Webinar/Q&A ¿Cómo ayudo a mi hijo bilingüe mientras estamos en casa? Rompiendo los mitos del bilingüismo. The director of the ChiLDS Lab research center, Dr. Maria Arredondo, is an expert on how young bilingual children develop their languages. Dr. Arredondo will be speaking on how parents can help their children and she will be able […]
Even very young children can become prejudiced but schools can do something about it Melanie Killen, University of Maryland Racism has negative consequences for children’s health. It harms the kids who experience it personally and those who witness it, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization that represents 67,000 doctors who treat children. […]
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Bilingualism and Multiculturalism? People around the world in rural and urban areas are becoming more aware of two things: 1) how interconnected our world really is, and 2) how to become more socially isolated. With the rise in COVID-19 cases and its relatively high mortality rate, fear of contagion […]
Weekly Family Fun Activity List for Language Learning at Home Mi lista semanal de actividades familiares divertidos para aumentar vocabulario de mi language en casa Think Bilingual Austin has modified our weekly checklist to help families maintain language learning in their home during this time of social distancing. We hope you find this checklist useful […]
Top 4 Questions Parents have about Dual Language Programs 1. Will my children get confused and begin mixing up languages? Yes, but only temporarily. Mixing languages is a normal and healthy part of the neurological process in language development. As language learning continues and progresses, children will automatically separate the languages more easily. 2. Will […]
I Love Idiomas So Much! Festival Enjoy innovative live multicultural performances and discover the many language learning and cultural heritage programs our community offers. February 16, 2020, 1 pm – 4pm at the AISD Performing Arts Center. Schedule of Performances in the Black Box Theater: See below for descriptions 1:00 pm: Kayumanggi Pinoy Rock Band1:30 pm: Eliud […]
Help Support Bilingual Programming at the Blanton Museum of Art! Sign up as a Volunteer Today! Bring the joy of art to kids! Do you speak Spanish and wish to put your language to good use? Volunteer with the Bilingual Education Project at the Blanton Museum of Art and tell others you know to do the same. […]
The amazing baby brain says ‘pas de problème’ with bilingualism Adriel John Orena, University of British Columbia and Linda Polka, McGill University People often say that babies are like little sponges — with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily. Yet much of the early research on language acquisition has focused on young […]