Don’t underestimate the power of the linguistic environment.

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping how children perceive their languages. This is why fostering a caring, positive, and encouraging environment is so important for language acquisition. Every language a child speaks should be celebrated and appreciated.

Read more in the newly released, “Watch Your Language, Mom!: A Guide to Multilingualism,” which serves as a practical guide for parents and educators on how to support multilingual children.

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