The bilingual edge : why, when, and how to teach your child a second language / Kendall King, Alison Mackey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

King, Kendall A., 1969-

Contributor:

Mackey, Alison

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bilingualism in children--Parent participation.

Bilingualism in children.

Genre:

self-instructional materials.

Informational works.

Instructional and educational works.

Self-instructional works.

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

x, 289 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Collins, ©2007.

Summary:

Presents a practical guide to teaching children a second language, with tips on choosing the right language and effective teaching methods.

Contents:

How can your child benefit from the bilingual edge?

Myths and misconceptions about learning a second language: what's the real deal?

Which language is right for your child?

When should your child start learning another language?

How do individual differences like birth order, gender, personality, aptitude, and learning style affect your child's language learning?

How can you best promote language learning at home?

Language learning through edutainment: can children be educated and entertained at the same time?

What are the characteristics of good second language learning programs and teachers and how can you find them?

What if my child mixes and switches languages?

What do I need to know about language delay, so-called expert advice, special needs, and my child's apparent lack of progress?

What do I need to know about trilingualism and dialects?

What can I do if my family disagrees, my child resists the second language, my family circumstances change, or if there are other problems along the way?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-278) and index.

ISBN:

9780061246562

0061246565

OCLC:

82287558

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