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Juan

Posted 08/12/10	Reply with quote #1

I’m a father raising a child with my wife in Taiwan. He’s bilingual in both Chinese and English. I usually talk to him in English and stories through books. I also speak Spanish, so I’m introducing it to him playfully. He’s lucky to know that knowing languages is not abstract and difficult. Every kid is a sponge, you have to water it and soak it. I don’t know if that makes sense. It’s challenging, frustrating, and fun. I’ve been working on my blog about it. It’s short and simple. http://jfran.wordpress.com/ Since I don’t have access to a lot of Spanish books, I use the net for ideas..

Tyeisha

Posted 08/28/10	Reply with quote #2

Wow! It’s great that you are exposing your son to those languages. I am also trying to teach my kids Spanish, and we are going to Chinese School on Saturday… I will be sure to look at your blog…please visit ours too: http://tonguetales.com

Tyeisha

Posted 08/28/10	Reply with quote #3

I forgot to include this info: Country you live in: USA Languages the family speaks: English, Spanish, Chinese Ages of the children: 8 and 9 Language system: Other

elizabeth

Posted 09/24/10	Reply with quote #4

Hi Tyeisha and Juan, I just read these posts and then looked at your blogs and subscribed to them. They are really nice! Tyeisha I am also a non fluent Spanish speaker teaching my 3 year old son Spanish. We live in Baltimore. I have been speaking to him in mostly Spanish since before he was 2 years old. It is a great challenge. Check out my blog if you have a chance and subscribe if you want- http://www.monolingualmami.com Good luck, e

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