Growing Up with Two Languages: A Practical Guide for the Bilingual Family
Author:   Una Cunningham
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   3rd New edition
ISBN:  

9780415598514


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   20 June 2011
Format:   Hardback
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Growing Up with Two Languages: A Practical Guide for the Bilingual Family


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Author:   Una Cunningham
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd New edition
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780415598514


ISBN 10:   0415598516
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   20 June 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

1. Families with Two Languages 2. Expecting a Child in a Bilingual Home 3. The Family Language System 4. Language Development. 5 The Child with Two Languages. 6.Practical Parenting in a Bilingual Home 7. Competence in Two Cultures 8. Problems You May Encounter. 9. Keeping It Up.10. Looking Back on a Bilingual Childhood 11. Research and Further Reading. Appendix A: Organising a workshop on raising children with two languages. Appendix B: Ways to support a child's development in two languages. Appendix C: Documenting a child's linguistic development. Appendix D: Internet resources

Reviews

'This book is an excellent resource for families aspiring to bring up their children bilingually and for students exploring theory and practice in the field of bilingualism. A fascinating read and a valuable guide.' Avril Brock, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK 'Every family with two languages should have this book!' Stephen Ryan, The Bilingual Family Newsletter


‘This book is an excellent resource for families aspiring to bring up their children bilingually and for students exploring theory and practice in the field of bilingualism. A fascinating read and a valuable guide.’ Avril Brock, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK ‘Every family with two languages should have this book!’ Stephen Ryan, The Bilingual Family Newsletter


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