In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice.
ISBN: | 9781783091607 |
Publication date: | 8th April 2014 |
Author: | Colin Baker |
Publisher: | Multilingual Matters an imprint of Channel View Publications |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 288 pages |
Series: | Parents and Teachers' Guides |
Genres: |
Bilingualism and multilingualism Child care and upbringing: advice for parents Educational strategies and policy Teaching of students with different educational needs |