Multilingualism

Most parents want to speak to their children in their mother tongue. However, it is not always possible to instill and maintain the Latvian language when living outside of Latvia, especially if two or even three languages are used in … ...

This resource provides a set of activities and suggestions for developing children’s speech and language from birth to age 6. It includes a variety of methods to engage children in conversation, such as repetition, gestures and looking at books, which … ...

Bilingual blogs and communities on Feedspot – there is a small subscription fee but this website gives an overview of 15 bilingual/multilingual blogs that may be of interest and you can try a one week trial for free. 

https://family.feedspot.com/bilingual_parenting_blogs/… ...

Curious about how to help your child become bilingual, even if you’re not fluent in a second language? Bethany M. Edwards shares her personal journey and offers simple, effective tips for parents in this situation. From using children’s books and … ...

Bilingual Kids Rock is a website that provides resources, inspiration, and support for parents raising bilingual or multilingual children. The site was created by a bilingual mother, Olena Centeno, who has a background in teaching languages and raising her own … ...

TED Talks are short, powerful presentations delivered at TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conferences, focusing on a wide range of topics, including language. Each talk typically lasts around 18 minutes or less, making them concise and engaging.

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Broadcast of the “Latvian Language in Diaspora Families” society about maintaining the Latvian language in a multilingual environment.
Conversations with experienced specialists and inspiring families – children, young people, parents and grandparents.
The goal of the conversations to encourage and … ...