{"id":897,"date":"2021-12-09T17:02:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.minicollege.gr\/how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T13:52:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:22:56","slug":"how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.minicollege.gr\/en\/how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Your Child a Second Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Learning a second language<\/strong> is becoming <strong>more and more popular<\/strong> around the world- and for good reason! With so many benefits, many parents are trying to teach their children a second language. Not sure how to get started? Read ways you can teach your children a second language below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Early<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried to learn a second language as an adult, you know how difficult it can be to master. This is why it is so important to teach kids a second language at an early age. Since children\u2019s brains are still being developed, they have a higher chance of quickly learning a new language compared to those of us who are in adulthood. The <strong>ability <\/strong>to hear <strong>different phonetic pronunciations<\/strong> is <strong>sharpest before age 3<\/strong>, so, learning at a young age can help children pick up different sounds and natural accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Causal Learning Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning a new language can be stressful and difficult, so make sure you\u2019re cultivating a safe learning environment for kids to learn in. <strong>The best way for children to understand a new language is to hear it be spoken fluently<\/strong>, allowing them to pick up on various sounds and noises. Speaking the language frequently in the home is a great way to create a casual atmosphere for them to learn in. Even if you don\u2019t speak a second language, simply saying \u201chello\u201d when you greet them or \u201cgoodnight\u201d at bedtime in that language can be a great way to slowly introduce common words or phrases to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk Constantly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Constantly talking<\/strong> to infants and toddlers can help them learn different sounds, which they can use to form words and eventually talk in complete sentences when they&#8217;re able to. If you are unable to speak the language you are trying to teach, consider frequently watching movies in a second language or use subtitles to provide a visual to the words they are hearing. <strong>Listening to music<\/strong> is also another great way to get exposure to a new language, allowing kids to have fun while taking in new vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use Rhymes and Songs to Familiarize the New Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning a new language can be fun and easy when you incorporate rhymes or songs into the lesson. <strong>Songs <\/strong>are a fantastic way for children to learn and enhance their knowledge of complex topics such as learning a second language. Websites like YouTube offer free songs and rhymes to help kids understand and learn a second language with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Incorporate Bilingual Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a fun way to keep kids entertained and engaged when learning a new language! Whether it\u2019s a <strong>board game<\/strong> or a <strong>puzzle<\/strong>, there are a variety of <strong>bilingual materials<\/strong> you can utilize to help kids learn the sounds and words used in a second language. <strong>Books <\/strong>can be a great way for kids to learn a new language since they can see and hear the words being spoken to them, allowing them to retain information more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvpeec.com\/post\/how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language\">https:\/\/www.tvpeec.com\/post\/how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MMmOLN5zBLY&amp;t=5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain &#8211; Mia Nacamulli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Mini College, bilingual nursery &amp; kindergarten, Kifissia]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning a second language is becoming more and more popular around the world- and for good reason! 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