Make the Turkish language extra fun!
Having fun adventures makes a big difference for families who speak more than one language and are trying to learn a language that’s not spoken as much. While they are still getting better at speaking the Turkish language, having fun and sticking together are what help your family succeed.
Attach new and interesting memories to the Turkish language
When kids get caught up in all the excitement of the language everyone’s using most, like English, they can easily lose interest in Turkish. After a fun day at school, children effortlessly switch to English when they share stories about what happened with their teachers and friends. English becomes the language they’re used to discussing all the cool things happening at school.
Let’s explore the topics that connect with the Turkish language for your children. If they use English to share their school experiences, Turkish can be reserved for fun activities outside of school. If we only use Turkish for mundane tasks like reminding them to practice piano or brush their teeth, it’s no surprise they’d prefer the language everyone else is using. They might even start thinking Turkish isn’t as exciting or important.
How can I make the minority language special for my child?
What can be fun activities outside of school? merhabakids has a blog just for this topic. Have a look at which fun things can be done and which vocabulary can be used to connect excitement and fun with the Turkish language.
- Visit museums
- Go hiking
- Do artwork
- Travel
- Cook a great dish together
- Spend a day at the beach
- Spend a day just with your child
Let’s talk about reading Turkish books.
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How skilled is your child in Turkish? It can be challenging to discover books that captivate your child while also matching their proficiency level.
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While a topic might interest your child, the language level could be either too easy or too difficult. You’ve found the perfect book for your child if the story is engaging and the language suits their abilities.
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Does your child enjoy the book’s illustrations?
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Is it the right time for your child to read a Turkish book? Is it seen as a task or as something enjoyable? Does your child prefer playing and being active rather than sitting still, when you want to read?
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Is reading a Turkish book a chore for you, or do you find it enjoyable? Your child will pick up on your attitude. 😊 Your child will copy your enthusiasm.
Make the Turkish language accessible!
Do you have the opportunity to label your items at home in Turkish? Visualization is a great way to learn a language!
Watch quality movies with your child in Turkish. Netflix and Disney Channel offer movies and cartoons in Turkish translation.
What other tips do you have for making Turkish language omnipresent at home? Share your story!
For more language-learning tips and inspiration, visit our blog: merhabakids Blog
Read more about “Bilingualism” in our blog.
If you want to learn more about accents, keep reading here!
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For more language-learning tips and inspiration, visit our blog: merhabakids Blog
Read more about “Bilingualism” in our blog.
If you want to learn more. What about this blog: Is it ever too late to learn Turkish?
What about you? What do you experience? Share with us!
Keep following us, it’s worth it! You are giving your child the best gift!
We would be happy to meet your child at merhabakids.
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