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Old 06-11-08, 11:57
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Originally Posted by SephiesMum View Post
Only thing I would add is that everything I've read about bi-lingual toddlers says that unless you can speak the second language fluently you should only speak in your mother tongue to the child as they will get more confused, they will pick up the second language better and more quickly if they are only hearing from people who speak it all the time, IYGMD.
Yes I heard that too! One of the nursery teachers said hubby should speak to Logan in German all the time but he's not keen as he's not a native speaker and also Logan's so used to speaking to him in English. He'll pick it up in his own time, they all will! Logan's already understanding instructions in German like sit down or wash your hands. Yesterday he pointed at the fire engine in his Fireman Sam mag and said 'feuerwehr'! Actually means fire service but he got the idea right!!
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