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Blog on multilingual language acquisition, development and support, with practical tips and recommendations for activities and materials.

17 Mar 2023 · 2 min read Am I bilingual? Who is actually bilingual? It is estimated that over half of the world's population speak several languages! So the issue of bilingualism or … Read more
17 Mar 2023 · 1 min read When does bilingual language acquisition begin? We find many different terms to describe when and how we learn languages. We call those who learn to hear and speak different languages from … Read more
3 Mar 2023 · 16 min read Bilingual language development: 5 questions parents often ask Five questions that parents of multilingual children often ask – get the answers here! 1. What influences bilingual language development? 2. … Read more
3 Mar 2023 · 4 min read Language is part of cognition. But what is cognition? Cognition describes processes in the brain that we need to think, acquire knowledge, and perceive our world. Read more
20 Feb 2023 · 1 min read Early Reading: 5 tips for selecting books Early reading has a positive impact on language development, but how do I select a good book? Here are five tips for ensuring a good time … Read more
4 Feb 2023 · 19 min read Early language development: the first 24 months This article outlines language development up to the age of 2. It covers babies’ first utterances up to their ability to string first words … Read more
3 Feb 2023 · 3 min read Reading books to babies: 3 things to keep in mind Books are a good way to build parent–child communication and to practise turn-taking. A number of studies have shown that reading books … Read more
3 Feb 2023 · 10 min read Early Language Facilitation: 3 facts for parents and guardians Which aspects matter in the first year of life for successful interaction with your child – how to help your child understand language, why … Read more
16 Jan 2023 · 21 min read Supporting executive functions: how you can help your children cope with life Why are executive functions important? Here are the seven areas in which you can support children in everyday life – with concrete … Read more
14 Nov 2022 · 1 min read Baby Talk: five elements The five elements of language-boosting Baby Talk: pitch, pauses, speaking rate, repetition, simple words. Read more
5 Sept 2022 · 7 min read Executive functions – development: how children learn to resist chocolate Which executive functions develop at which age? An overview with everyday examples – from babies to adults. Read more
30 Aug 2022 · 4 min read Executive functions – without them our life wouldn’t work… In order to master the many tasks of everyday life, we need our so-called executive functions, which are abilities such as attention, memory … Read more
19 Oct 2021 · 1 min read I CAN This British charity aims to help children develop their communication skills. Read more
19 Oct 2021 · 4 min read Ticket to Ride This year, I had resolved to bring more play back into my life. Read more
19 Oct 2021 · 2 min read Olga de Dios: “Pink Monster” The last time we were at the library, Thorvi randomly tossed this book into her basket. Read more