Many parents are completely frustrated when their kids choose the path of least resistance and keep on answering in the language that they (the kids) feel most comfortable in. This is usually the language that is most used in their environment in other words their “majority” language. This takes a hit for the worse once […]
1. The book is written in the two languages the child speaks or is learning You decide what two languages you want the book printed in. Currently available: Chinese – Simplified and Traditional Characters, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. 2. The child’s name and look appear all over the book In […]
Let’s Talk The one thing that helps develop our kids’ linguistic skills the most is interaction, simple real live communication. New Vocabulary This is why reading aloud is such an important vocabulary builder. Picture books help us use new words and expressions that are not necessarily part of the daily, active vocabulary we use with […]
Today we have Break Into English visit us with their guest blog on how to use books when learning a language, in this case they present to us three of their favourite English picture books, with some great ideas for activities around these books that will make the reading (hint: language learning) more fun for […]
The lunar new year is once again upon us and we wanted to wish you all a very happy new year – xīn nián kuài lè. We hope all your wishes come true and if you are helping your kids to learn Chinese or maybe plan to travel to China in the coming year with […]
Christmas still seems so far away (only a week everyone… get going!!). But there is still so much to get done. It somehow always catches up with you, year after year. This weekend it is time to wind down, at least a bit, and enjoy some family time. If you live in a colder climate […]
Thanks moms! This idea came straight from your comments, once we launched our new book last week on 4th November, 2017. TimTimTom’s The Swan Lake is the story of a girl hoping to become a prima ballerina, intertwined with the story of Tchaikovsky’s romantic ballet. We received several comments from moms that had already bought […]
Have your kids started school and you feel like the minority language is getting a hit? Your children have returned to school and all the progress they have made during the summer with their minority language(s) seems to be vanishing in front of your eyes. No worries as soon as you are back in an […]
Despacito, the Spanish song by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee and now with the collaboration of Justin Bieber has made it to number 1 of the Billboard charts, is the first foreign language song that manages to achieve this since Macarana in 1996. In my house the song plays non-stop and my 12 year old […]
AS POSTED ON BILINGUAL MONKEYS ON FEBRUARY 16, 2017 In our home, we have a rule: “One more book, bought or borrowed, is always okay.” Things like clothes and candy, they have their limits, but when it comes to books, we can never have too many. Reading aloud to children is extremely important for their […]
