Raising Trilingual Kids: Lessons from a Family in Ecuador

Raising Trilingual Kids: Lessons from a Family in Ecuador

For many parents and families, the idea of your child becoming fluent in another language is an exciting one. Second language acquisition opens so many doors, many of which lead to advanced academic, professional and personal development. In an increasingly globalized...
Is Grammar Necessary for Kids Learning Spanish?

Is Grammar Necessary for Kids Learning Spanish?

Linguists, educators, and learners all face the same old question; does speaking or mastering grammar matter more when children learn a new language? The divide between conversation and grammar-based language learning has existed for decades, but it doesn’t have to...
Failing at Learning a New Language? That’s a Good Thing!

Failing at Learning a New Language? That’s a Good Thing!

Have you ever failed at learning a new language or are you afraid that your child might fail or feel bad about Spanish? You’re not alone. Even when we’ve put the time and effort into learning something new, many of us still fear making a mistake, and feel bad about...
Does Learning Spanish Make my Kid Forget English?

Does Learning Spanish Make my Kid Forget English?

About half the world is bilingual. Yes, you read that right, around 50% of the worldwide population is fluent in two languages. So, if you’re considering having your kid learn a second language, they’ll be in good company. It’s understandable that you may have certain...
How Do Kids Learn a Second Language?

How Do Kids Learn a Second Language?

You’ve probably heard that it’s very easy for a child to learn and become fluent in a second language. There is a lot of truth in that. It sure looks easy if you compare a child learning a language to an adult learning a language. If you’ve studied languages as an...