Can You Teach Your Kids a Language You Don’t Speak?

Can You Teach Your Kids a Language You Don’t Speak?

Want to know one of the most common questions we get from parents? “Can I teach my kids a language that I don’t speak at a high level?” We love getting this question. Why? Well, it means that these parents understand the importance of being bilingual, and they realize...
Does Language Immersion Work? The Best Immersion Recipe

Does Language Immersion Work? The Best Immersion Recipe

If you’re a parent who wants your kids to learn a second language, you’ve probably heard the term “immersion” a lot. It’s even right there on our TruFluency Kids home page. Now, “immersion” is an important word in language learning. But it’s not a magic word....
Do Your Bilingual Kids Avoid Speaking One Language?

Do Your Bilingual Kids Avoid Speaking One Language?

Today let’s talk about an issue that just about every family raising bilingual kids runs into at some point: You’re talking to your child in the language you want them to practice, but they refuse to respond in that language. Or your kid is taking Spanish classes, but...
The Science Behind Language Acquisition in Children

The Science Behind Language Acquisition in Children

Language is one of those things most of us take for granted, like Wi-Fi or pizza delivery. But when you stop to think about it, the way kids go from babbling incoherently to speaking full sentences is pretty mind-blowing. How does this magical transformation happen?...