When Integration Becomes Assimilation: A Conversation That Stuck With Me
A personal story about integration, language, and why maintaining family languages is never the problem.
School Choice and Bilingualism: How to Make the Best Decision for Your Child
Choosing the right school shapes your child's bilingual development and future opportunities.
How Language Shapes Power: Lessons from Zelensky’s Meeting with Trump
How Language Shapes Power: Lessons from Zelensky’s Meeting with Trump.
What Nobody Tells You About Raising Multilingual Children
Raising multilingual children is rewarding but challenging: balancing exposure, consistency, and emotional connection is essential for long-term success and identity development.
Elite and Folk Bilingualism: The Hidden Divide in Multilingualism
The divide between elite and folk bilingualism shapes language privilege, education, and societal perceptions worldwide.
The Consequences of Dropping a Child’s Language
Dropping a child’s heritage language doesn’t speed up majority language learning|: it silences children. The loss impacts identity, family bonds, and cognitive development.
Raising Multilingual Children When Parents Speak a Non-Native Language at Home
Raising multilingual children in a non-native language environment? Discover practical strategies to balance languages and foster strong linguistic connections.
The Mother Tongue
The concept of "mother tongue" is more complex than it seems. Language identity, societal norms, and family structures shape how we define and transmit languages across generations.
Children Are Not Like Sponges When It Comes to Language Learning
Simply hearing a language isn’t enough. Children must have a reason to use it, especially in societies where their language is undervalued.
“My Transition from Monolingualism to Multilingualism…
Language learning is not about perfection—it’s about perseverance, passion, and adaptability. Alex’s journey proves that ADHD and autism are not barriers, but unique strengths in multilingualism.
Do Bilingual Children Start Talking Later Than Monolinguals?
Bilingual children speak around 12–18 months, like monolinguals. Their vocabulary is split between languages but matches monolingual peers. Perceived delays often stem from misconceptions about bilingual development.
Have You Heard of “Spot It!”?
"Spot It!" is a fast-paced card game where players identify the single matching symbol between any two cards. It's suitable for ages 6 and up, enhances observation skills, and supports language development, making it ideal for multilingual families.
Do You Know What Linguistic Discrimination Is?
Linguistic discrimination involves unfair treatment based on language, accent, or speech patterns, affecting opportunities and self-esteem. Societal biases often favor prestigious languages over minority ones, leading to marginalization.
Foreign Students in the Classroom: A Personal Experience
How do language barriers impact foreign students' ability to express emotions or defend themselves, and how does non-verbal communication help despite cultural differences in interpretation? This blog post explores these challenges.
Have You Ever Heard of the Wug Test?
Discover the Wug Test, created by Jean Berko Gleason in 1958, which examines children's ability to apply morphological rules to unfamiliar words, revealing their understanding of language patterns beyond memorization.
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Bilingual Children
Find out the six common mistakes to avoid when raising bilingual children, from neglecting a family language to believing kids will absorb languages effortlessly without support. Understanding these pitfalls helps foster effective bilingual development.
When It’s Time to Change Your Pediatrician or Doctor
If your pediatrician advises dropping a family language to focus on another, it's time to consider finding a new doctor. Research shows that maintaining multiple languages supports cognitive and emotional development. Abandoning a heritage language can harm a child's identity and family connections. Seek professionals who respect and understand multilingualism.