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Bilingual by choice : raising kids in two (or more!) languages
Title:
Bilingual by choice : raising kids in two (or more!) languages
Author:
Raguenaud, Virginie.
ISBN:
9781857885262
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Boston : Nicholas Brealey Pub., 2009.
Physical Description:
xvii, 201 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Getting past the misconceptions about bilingualism -- The logistics of raising bilingual children -- Introducing a second language to a school-age child -- Challenges at home -- Schooling options -- Bilingual and recommended for English honors -- The benefits of bilingualism (for extra motivation on days when the English-only movement doesn't sound so unreasonable!) -- Listen up!-helpful insights from experts in childhood bilingualism and second language acquisition and encouraging advice from fellow parents.
Abstract:
Written in a lively, engaging style, with lots of activities and resources for parents and teachers, "Bilingual By Choice" tells how to raise children bilingually and keep them that way into adulthood.
Language:
English