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?...
How do you teach your kids Spanish if you don’t know it

How do you teach your kids Spanish if you don’t know it

Learn how to teach your kids Spanish at home, even if you don’t know it with this guide.   The Challenge of Teaching a Language You Don’t Know Fluently   As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where we want to give our children skills...
Passing Along Your Native Language: The Struggle Is Real

Passing Along Your Native Language: The Struggle Is Real

At TruFluency Kids, we’re all about helping your children become bilingual in English and Spanish. Some of our clients are English-speaking parents who want their kids to learn Spanish. But we also work with families where at least one parent is a native Spanish...
Why Kids Don’t Speak Their Family’s Language

Why Kids Don’t Speak Their Family’s Language

In the U.S., many people assume that all Latinos are fluent in Spanish. The reality, however, is a lot more complex. According to the Pew Research Center, 75% of U.S. Latinos say they speak Spanish at least “pretty well.” But among U.S.-born Latinos, that number falls...