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my wife and I speak 3 languages. So we put shows from YT dubbed in the 2 non english languages. We also have a hard rule at home to only speak to our kids in
by IG_Semmelweiss 3y ago
my wife and I speak 3 languages. So we put shows from YT dubbed in the 2 non english languages. We also have a hard rule at home to only speak to our kids in those languages. We don't respond to words in english.
Its worked well so far, particularly with COVID travel, but it gets progressively harder.
If we spoke only 1, i'd seriously consider putting shows only in a foreign language of your choice. we haven't done that since they are working on native fluency on the 3 that we speak.
- sandGorgon 3y agowell im Indian - so i speak 6 languages :D I've constantly worried about how to get the kid to learn the non-mainstream language. Now i get it!
- IG_Semmelweiss 3y agoDidn't mention, but start as early as possible. once kids are older, they will resist any sudden attempt at non-english. Also, don't worry about "speech development" (i.e late talking). Your kids may be slightly behind peers in speech, but they will catch up by age 2-3. Kids are like sponges, they learn everything quickly.