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French or Spanish as a Second Language?
Asked by J.L. from Phoenix
on May 17, 2010
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As a homeschooling mother, I was looking into a second language for my daughters 3rd grade curriculum. I already know who's curriculum I'm going to use, the question ...
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- I would say Spanish seems how you live in AZ and so many people are spanish speaking in the area...Also spanish is all around more common that French and I thihnk its ...
- I would just teach her Latin then she would easily be able to pick up either French or Spanish. It would also help with her English spelling as well. It really doesn't...
- I would suggest Spanish. She will use it more often...and if she has to learn French as a 3rd language, it will be easier since they are both Latin based languages.
Latin Vs. Spanish or French for High School Foreign Language
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 14, 2012
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Our two oldest are choosing their courses for Freshman year in high school. My son didn't take a foreign language in middle school because he's on an IEP and in the re...
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- I took French, but looking back, I wish I had taken Spanish. I do have a solid base in French, which comes in semi-helpful since my job has me working with people in S...
- I took both Latin and French in high school. I don't think Latin is difficult unless you have poor study habits, it is just a lot of memorization. If you don't study y...
- Latin is not a bad language to learn: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, they are rooted in Latin. If it were me, I'd take 1 or 2 years of Latin, then move to Spani...
2 Year Old and Spanish-English Confusion
Asked by M.L. from New York
on April 25, 2008
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Hi Mom's,
I am Mom to 2 year old Olyvia.....her babysitter is Spanish and all day long she speaks Spanish to her...when she is with my husband and I she is spoken to ...
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- It is very common for children who are spoken to in two languages to speak later...more to comprehend...you're not delaying her in a negative way....I would keep on go...
- Hi M., Please continue to have Olyvia be spoken to in Spanish. It will only help her in the future. My sister and I were raised bi-lingually - German and Spanish - an...
- hi, my daughter is in the process of learning (other then english) spanish, german (some dialect of it) AND italian...oh, and now w/ the new show on nick jr chinese! ...
Is My Mom Being Rude or Am I Just Being Sensitive
Asked by V.D. from Miami
on January 5, 2012
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My mom, kids and I speak french. Hubby is trying to learn. My in laws don't speak at all. My mom and mil hate each other. Not a big problem cause we live in Florid...
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- I say rude - it's family and while that is something special she has with your kids it is not something she needs to rub in...she gets them all the time, let your MIL ...
- I think whether she's being rude or not depends on her intention. Does she typically only speak french with your kids in every other situation? If so, I don't think sh...
- Does your mom always speak French with the kids on a regular basis? Like it's the primary language? I guess I'm playing devil's advocate, but maybe it's just importa...
How Can I Teach My 8 Months Child a Foreign Language?
Asked by M.A. from Toledo
on June 18, 2011
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I really want my child to learn English. I think it is very important to learn a foreign language. I want to follow my instinct who tells me:"the sooner, the better"bu...
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- Actually seeing the face of the person speaking any language is how a baby learns that language. Older kids can learn from tapes, computer programs, etc., but a baby w...
- Do you live in a country that speaks English? The best technique I've heard of if to speak the language at home that is not spoken publicly and let them absorb the cou...
- My girlfriend and husband are native americans so English is their first language but both are fluent in Spanish. From day one, they have spoken only in English on MW...
Teaching a Child a Foreign Language
Asked by N.G. from Miami
on July 22, 2008
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Dear moms,
I need your advice badly.My daughter is 4 months old and I am planning to teach her English since now by just communicating in English. My husband speaks E...
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- Hello N. , I praise you for teaching your daughter a foreign language . I was born in Panama but i've been leaving in the USA since I was 4 yeras old . I have two b...
- Just speak to her in english. Since Russian is the native tongue she will pick it up. I have a friend who is in Germany and her son is 16 months old. He speaks more...
- Consistency. That's how you do it! Each parent can speak to the child in another language and, believe it or not, kids are SO ADAPTABLE and such good learners that it...
Bilingual.....starting (Too) Late ?!?!?!? and How to Do It ?????
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on March 30, 2010
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Hi,
I'm German and am married to an American.....
We've been living in the US for a total of 6 years now and both our sons speak only English....
My fault.......
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- Join culture clubs. German culture clubs in your area.... My kids are bi-lingual- European and American... and we used to go to a culture club in our area for that...
- Hi D.! I am German, too, married to an American. My son is 1 1/2 and I only speak German with him. My husband speaks some German, but also speaks to our son in Engl...
- Do it now while at the age of 3 & interested in learning....it's not awkward to say somethings in English & some in German. Start with small words or phrases like.......
Is a Tri-lingual Baby Possible?
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2010
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Hey mamas!
I am Japanese-American, my husband is Italian and we live in Italy with our 11 month old daughter.
It is important for me that my daughter speaks both...
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- Yes!!! It is definitely possible and the earlier you start, the better it will be. My friend is fluent in English, Spanish and Korean and her daughters (1 and 3) are ...
- Definitely. Our friends raised their kids trilingually. The mother only spoke Spanish to them, the father only spoke German, and since they were living in the U.S. a...
- You go girl! Raise your baby to be tri-lingual! You are doing it perfectly, just speak Japanese to her as well. This mistake I made with my daughter is that her ...
2Nd Language
Asked by B.M. from Boston
on April 2, 2010
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Has anyone had any sucess at teaching their kids a second language. I want to teach my son French. I'm currently doing the Rosseta Stones software myself. I bought him...
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- Immersion helps a great deal. To immerse in your own home when you don't speak the language: French cartoons, French radio, French Language Dubbing (w or w/out english...
- I hate to break it to you, but language acquisition by TV does not work. He might pick up a few words or even phrases, but that is not "learning the language". In olde...
- B., do you speak french? My girls are bilingual (french/english) because I put them in a french immersion school. As a retired french teacher, just teaching vocabulary...
Houseguest with Stress/Anxiety Related Hives Problem?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on January 13, 2012
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This is, a sort of continuation of my previous post, about our having houseguests next Month for 3 weeks.
They are from abroad, they hardly speak English and I don't ...
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- First of all, breathe. It will all end up fine in the end no matter what happens. Second, I am sure that they do not expect you to entertain them every minute of e...
- Seriously, I don't know why you have allowed yourself to be bullied into putting up with this. It is way too much for your husband to expect you to deal with his rela...
- Funny you should talk about house guests. I would simply have a basic schedule of what you want to accomplish with them and follow through. Your DH should be taking ...
