What is an Accent? Is it good, is it bad? Why do I have an accent? Let’s start with the definition, and then tell you that it’s nothing bad at all. It shows your Superpowers, […]
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Embracing Your Accent
Embracing Your Accent: Unleash Your Superpowers! What does it mean to have an accent? It’s not just about how you pronounce words; it’s a badge of honor, a testament to your cultural richness, and a […]
Read MoreLanguage can Shape the Future of Humanity
Look at this article by Taciana de LiraSilva, University of Ottawa What do you think? Whether you agree or not with the author, knowing a language is always important. Keep learning languages! merhabakids can support […]
Read MoreReceptive multilingualism
Receptive multilingualism Growing up “abroad” often means learning at least two or three languages that can be used in daily life. But some people may be able to understand only one language without being able […]
Read MoreDil Kaybını Anlamak
Dil Kaybını Anlamak Neden ve Nasıl Çift Dilli Bireyler Bir Dilini Kaybeder? İnsanlar yeni bir yere taşındıklarında, yeni bir işe başladıklarında veya yakın bir aile üyesini kaybettiklerinde, dillerini farklı kullanmaya başlayabilirler. İkinci dillerini ilk dillerinden […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Language Loss
Understanding Language Loss Why and how do bilinguals lose a language? When people move to a new place, start a new job, or lose a close family member, they may start using their languages differently. […]
Read MoreDİL BİR YETENEK
Dil bir yetenek. Çocuklarımız maruz kaldıkları her kültürün %100 parçasıdır. Çocuklara bir dil öğretmek diğer beceriler gibidir. Onları dili sevmeleri için teşvik ediyor muyuz? Dil öğrenmeyi eğlenceli ve ilginç mi yoksa sıkıcı ve cezalandırıcı hale […]
Read MoreSprache ist eine Fähigkeit
Sprache ist eine Fähigkeit Unsere Kinder sind zu 100 % Teil jeder Kultur, der sie ausgesetzt sind. Kindern eine Sprache beizubringen, ist wie jede andere Fähigkeit. Fördern wir, dass sie die Sprache mögen? Machen […]
Read MoreLANGUAGE IS A SKILL
LANGUAGE IS A SKILL Teaching kids a language is just like any skill. Do we nurture them to like the language? Do we make learning the language fun and interesting or a chore and boring […]
Read MoreWhy do we switch to the majority language?
Why do we switch to the majority language? There are a lot of factors that contribute to a child being bilingual peers and extended family communicate within the minority language enough quality exposure to the […]
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