How is YOUR family learning a second language going to change the world? We share the stories of families opening a world of possibilities to their kids through...
Move Abroad with Kids and Learn Spanish: Interview with Elisabeth Alvarado of ”Spanish Mama”
How does a North Carolinian girl who ‘isn’t good with languages’ end up falling in love with both a Peruvian man and Spanish?
In this fascinating episode I chat with Elisabeth Alvarado about the ins and outs of adapting to a new language when traveling to a foreign country. Elisabeth is the author behind Spanish Mama, who is now living her dream life with her family in Peruvian jungle.
Some of the advice she shares about raising bilingual kids may surprise you. Take a listen to our conversation.
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The Success after the Silence
When trying to raise her children to be bilingual proved to be a challenge, Corrie Wiik realized it was the method of how she was teaching her children Spanish that wasn’t working. Once she made some changes she started to notice a different outcome.
In today’s Building Bilingual Families Podcast, we interview Corrie about finding success in the right teachings and what happens after a “silent period.” Every child experiences the silent period as they absorb their parents native language before they begin to speak. Corrie explains that learning a second language is no different.
Check out Corrie's Blog and Llamitas Spanish Shop at https://mamallamalinguist.com/
Get your FREE speak Spanish Every Day Guide and find out more about the Family Language Exchange at learnwithmelanguages.com
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El inglés es la clave.
Desde niño entendió la importancia de poder comunicarse con el idioma universal con otras personas para poder ayudarlas. Tiempo después, comprendió el valor del bilingüismo en el ámbito laboral.
Apesar de los desafíos que encontró en el camino de su autoaprendizaje del idioma ingles, Edwin no se dió por vencido y ahora de la mano con su familia, abre una línea de comunicación internacional construyendo puentes!!
Obtenga su 'Guía para hablar ingles todos los días' gratuita en www.learnwithmelanguages.com
¡Gracias a mi coanfitrión Juan Mendoza por ayudarnos con esta increíble entrevista!
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Second Language Super Food for your Child
Could a second language be like 'brain food' for your child's development? Today on the program we have Rebecca Jordan, a mother to a bilingual two-year-old daughter and also an Assistant Professor at Appalachian University, with her PhD. in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, and Literacy. She shares how Spanish is actually is a superfood for her child, and the far-reaching impacts it can have on future literacy and cognitive functions.
If you are interested in learning Spanish or English through our Family Language Exchange program, or if you would like to get your FREE copy of the Speak Spanish Everyday Guide, go to www.learnwithmelanguages.com (el guía es en español también)
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[Spanish Episode] Gramática de la vida real: Abi Cisneros
La gramática es ese punto de quiebre para muchas personas, siendo estudiante y durante años, Abi se cuestionaba acerca de los métodos tradicionales de enseñanza del inglés. Ahora, formando parte del programa, encontró lo que necesitaba.
Construyendo puentes y lazos de amistad ha podido aprender inglés entre amigos. Su 'Guía para hablar ingles todos los días' en www.learnwithmelanguages.com
How is YOUR family learning a second language going to change the world? We share the stories of families opening a world of possibilities to their kids through learning a language together.
We get honest about struggles of not having kids speak back their second tongue. And we give you the tools as either a native or non-native speaker to help your kids grow over the long-haul.
Join Adrienne Babbitt and Juan Mendoza, leading the way in the movement of the Family Language Exchange brought to you by Learn with Me Languages.
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