The bilingual child
Part 2, Chatting in two languages: focus on the language skills of 4 to 6-year-olds (live webinar)

Part one of this course on bilingualism focuses on the development of two languages in children between the ages of 4 and 6.

Participants will learn about:

• How children become bilingual in the first years of life
• Typical language development in bilingual children between the ages of 4 and 6
• Activities that boost language skills in early childhood
• How Mother Tongues supports bilingual/multilingual families

During the session, there will be time to discuss questions from participants

Who is this course for?

1. Expectant families who want to raise children with two or more languages
2. Parents/carers of young children (ages 4 to 6) who are growing up in a home where two or more languages are spoken
3. Parents/carers of young children (ages 4 to 6) who attend immersion programmes (such as Naíonraí and Gaelscoileanna) or dual language programmes
4. Early years educators or teachers working with children who grow up using two or more languages
5. Early years educators or teachers in immersion settings (such as Naíonraí and Gaelscoileanna).

How do I register?

All our webinars are free for Mother Tongues members. To become a member, follow this link https://mothertongues.ie/membership/. All members receive an email with instructions on how to join the webinar.

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