For non-English speaking parents living in Ireland, reading to their children in their home language might be a challenge
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How many languages are spoken in your class?
Our classes are really multilingual, and as teachers it is important to understand how to make the most of the many languages we have in our classes and communities.
Interactive Museum of Languages for Young Audiences
The Interactive Museum of Languages for Young Audiences (IMLYA) is a touring interactive exhibition for primary school children.
Celebrating World Portuguese Language Day
Did you know that on the 5th of May all over the world a large number of people celebrate World Portuguese Language Day?
Our top 9 books pick on World Book Day
Children who read regularly or are read to by their parents develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge, have higher test scores and better understand other cultures than children who do not read.
Languages are not a privilege
I am so thankful to have all the languages I do in my life along with some idea of phrases and words in other languages such as French, German and Japanese that I would have learnt at school. Languages are not a privilege and they are open to anyone and everyone.
Bilingual families in lockdown
Many bilingual families across the world find themselves in lockdown. And as a result, schools are closed and children are having to be taught online and/or by their parents. What would have been unheard of a year ago has now – unfortunately – become normal. But normal, of course, does not mean easy.
Raising bilingual children…is it really that easy?
How many times did you think “I’m too tired, I will give up, this is not worth it”?
4 easy tips to plan your language strategy
We are in the middle of one of the most challenging times for our society. Parents of young children, with the rollercoaster of school closures and limitations affecting relationships and community support, have not had an easy time during this pandemic.
