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Raising Multilingual Children: Foreign Language Acquisition and Children,Used
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Raising Multilingual Children: Foreign Language Acquisition and Children elucidates how children learn foreign languages and when they can do so with the best results. The most recent studies in linguistics, neurology, education, and psychology are evaluated and the findings are presented in a recipe format. Parents and teachers are encouraged to bake their own and evaluate the multilingual children in their lives with the use of tools which include a family language profile and family language goals worksheet. Beginning with the Ingredients of Timing, (or the Windows of Opportunity,) and Aptitude, the book goes on to include the Baking Instructions of Motivation, Strategy, and Consistency. This is followed by Kitchen Design, or the role of the language learning environment which includes the child's Opportunity to use the languages being learned, the Linguistic Relationship between the child's languages, and the possible influence of Siblings.Plumbing and Electricity round out the ten key factors in raising multilingual children by discussing the possible role of Gender and HandUse, and our understanding of the multilingual brain at present. Chef and Chef's Assistants addresses the vital roles of teachers and schools in a child's foreign language development. A Mess in the Kitchen discusses problem situations related to foreign language learning, and offers a variety of resources to address such issues.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Raising Multilingual Children'? A: The book focuses on how children acquire foreign languages, presenting insights from linguistics, neurology, education, and psychology to guide parents and teachers in supporting multilingual development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Raising Multilingual Children' is Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for parents and educators of children of all ages, particularly those interested in fostering multilingualism from early childhood.
- Q: How does the book structure the process of raising multilingual children? A: It uses a recipe format, including 'Ingredients' like Timing and Aptitude, 'Baking Instructions' such as Motivation and Consistency, and discusses the learning environment and external factors.
- Q: What tools does the book provide for parents? A: It offers practical tools like a family language profile and goals worksheet to help families assess and plan their multilingual strategies.
- Q: Is 'Raising Multilingual Children' based on recent research? A: Yes, the book evaluates the most recent studies in relevant fields to provide evidence-based insights into language acquisition.
- Q: What challenges in multilingual learning does the book address? A: It discusses common issues faced in multilingual environments and provides resources and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability for frequent use.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: When was 'Raising Multilingual Children' published? A: The book was published on October 30, 2000.