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...
Learn the Spanish Phrase “¿Qué comes?” (What Are You Eating?)

Learn the Spanish Phrase “¿Qué comes?” (What Are You Eating?)

Tell us: What’s one of the most common places where kids will practice their Spanish speaking? That’s right, school! It’s not just because of language class, but also because they’ll interact with friends. Some of which may be Hispanic or might be learning Spanish...
How to Help Kids Structure Sentences when Speaking in Spanish

How to Help Kids Structure Sentences when Speaking in Spanish

When learning Spanish as a second language kids can get confused at times. It’s not an easy task. Especially when learning the correct Spanish grammar. A lot of times they can get the Spanish sentence structure mixed. Maybe because they’re thinking in their mother...
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?...
Three Easy Ways to Teach Your Kid New Words in Spanish

Three Easy Ways to Teach Your Kid New Words in Spanish

Even if your kids are taking Spanish classes at school or are enrolled in private Spanish lessons, it’s still important to build vocabulary at other times as well — including when you’re at home. Now, that might sound like a lot of work for both you and the kids. But...