chic

Hi all,I am new to the forum. This is my first post and it happens to be my favourite topic. I am trilingual Asian married to an Aus. I spoke 3 non-native languages by the time I was 2yrs old. This is not easy for most families now because lifestyle has changed and the environment has become less attractive to children.

If you wish your child to speak 3 languages, it is best to begin with the mother tongue and a language which is needed for his future academic learning, primarily one that is used for every subject. Mother tongue because the child needs to feel the sense of belonging and security from the family; academic language to aid him as a tool to progress intellectually.

I was raised by monolingual parents but the environment and school taught me to become multi-lingual. My daughter is also trilingual and is learning her 4th language spanish with me. I learn language with a child because it is the best way to have a systematic approach.

Dadu2004

Welcome Chic....good first post.

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chic

Hi there, thanks for the welcome. I love the pictures.