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A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

Insights and Strategies for Raising Bilingual Children

Colin Baker author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Channel View Publications Ltd

Published:8th Apr '14

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This guide offers practical insights into the challenges and joys of bilingualism, making it an essential resource for parents and educators navigating language development.

In A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism, Colin Baker offers a comprehensive and realistic exploration of the joys and challenges associated with raising bilingual children. This updated edition delves into the complexities of bilingualism in the modern world, particularly focusing on the impact of digital technology. By incorporating the latest research findings, Baker addresses essential topics such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, and the phenomenon of language mixing, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of contemporary bilingual upbringing.

The book adopts a Q&A format, making it an ideal resource for busy parents and educators seeking quick and reliable answers to their most pressing questions. Baker's engaging approach ensures that the content is accessible, allowing readers to easily navigate through the intricacies of bilingual education. This revised edition not only highlights the importance of language exposure but also discusses the influence of siblings on language choices within families, offering practical insights for parents.

Overall, A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism serves as an inspiring and informative read, equipping parents and teachers with the confidence and knowledge necessary to foster a successful bilingual environment. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a parent embarking on the bilingual journey, this guide provides valuable tools to support the development of bilingual children in today's diverse linguistic landscape.

Baker's well-organised and informative writing is relevant to the parents and teachers of ANY bilingual child – he carefully considers issues from every angle, not just the norm. An easily-accessible, inspiring read which arms us with the confidence to make raising and teaching our bilingual children a success!

-- Cheryl Sánchez, The Bilingual Bookshop, www.thebilingualbookshop.com

This is the number one resource for any parent in a multilingual family. This revised edition is now even better than before with new sections on the latest developments (e.g. the internet, stuttering and translanguaging) and the great question and answer format allows you to read as much or as little as you want – a boon for busy parents. The text is written in a very straightforward style and is accessible, practical and the recommendations are feasible for almost all families. Nonetheless, years of study and personal experience feed into the text which is subtly nuanced and emotionally intelligent. If you are only going to buy one book, this is the one you should buy.

-- Claire Thomas, Waltham Forest Bilingual Group, UK

Sound advice given with erudition and simplicity is hard to come by. Once again Baker has put his encyclopedic knowledge on bilingualism to the service of parents and teachers. Every parent and teacher, no matter their circumstances, will feel their needs addressed in the sensible and generous information and guidance that Baker provides in this book.

-- Ofelia García, City University of New York,

ISBN: 9781783091591

Dimensions: 225mm x 170mm x 15mm

Weight: 460g

288 pages

4th Revised edition