What is better a native speaker or a non-native speaker as language teacher for my child, or for me? Find out what to watch out for in this post.
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Throw a rope of hope when saying goodbye
Saying goodbye is always difficult. Some of us have routines or strategies when saying goodbye, they build a R.A.F.T.. Many put themselves, mentally, already in the other or next place not to feel the pain of the goodbye, others go through the pain of the moment, cry, feel upset and then, when they have cried […]
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When cultural and linguistic stereotyping is fostered by media
Children love cartoons, movies, games and we all know that the villains, the “bad guys” are not only characterized by features that make them unpleasant, but also by foreign accents. Sociolinguist Calvin Gidney started to study language patterns in animated kid’s entertainment after noticing that Mufasa had an American accent, whereas Scar, the lion of the […]
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Podcasts and audio material for multilingual children
Many of us are spending way more time on screen than necessary. We all would benefit from “off screen time” (funny that I share this in a post that you can only read… online). As I am discovering more and more audio resources (audiobooks, songs, stories, podcasts), I thought I’d to share some audio resources […]
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How to adjust your international language
When I saw this interview with Roger Federer the other day, I couldn’t resist but share it in my facebook group Multilingual Families. It is a perfect example for why, when we use our language in international settings, we shouldn’t assume that sayings, metaphors (and abbreviations!) are universal. https://twitter.com/thefield_in/status/1409944054020722693?s=20 In this particular example, […]
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