Multiple languages - new mum

[louisekfeb17]

Hi all;

Not sure exactly which forum to post this in, I am due to be a new mother in the next few months and i wanted a small bit of advice if its possible I find this forum a bit overwhelming.

We have two languages spoken at home arabic and english, my(mother) arabic isn't fantastic but my husband and step children all speak english and arabic well also living in an arab country.  I was wondering should i get both the arabic and english sets at the same time or should i stagger them ? complete or 3/4 complete one set before moving to the next language? any suggestions

Also silly question, it is a year programme but does that mean after one year it won't be accessible? I've fallen trap to this for a language programme i downloaded.

Finally last question,  i was thinking of starting the first language which ever one i choose at about 9 months what do people think ? or is starting earlier beneficial.  Everyone in my family thinks i am crazy but some of the videos and feedback is amazing.

Any suggestions will be most appreciated, many thanks in advance.

[Aeirbubbles]

Hello  louisekfeb17,

Welcome! Im a mother of 3 boys and 2 of them are early readers in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese. The earlier the better. Its also easier to set up a routine the earlier you start. I started my third son at 2   1/2 months and he loves it (now 3 months). Always smiling and responding joyously to it. I would actually start with the free flashcards print outs first since you will be more involved. Also try out the free trials first.

Newborns have the capability to absorb and identify more than one language so definitely speak, sing, and read as much as you can in any and all languages you want them to learn. The baby's eyes should be ready to do flashcards and littlereader by 3 months. I would definitely show your family how amazing it is with the flashcards and start earlier. The response is amazing. I remember my other 2 sons going into a crazy fit of excitement when they were about 5 months old. My husband was a bit skeptical at first as well but now he loves to help teach it.

Once you buy the LittleReader curriculum, you will have it for a lifetime. It is a year long curriculum.

Many of the videos you see on here with children reading in multiple languages also did many other programs/or were multilingual and some of them went without introducing tv. You do not need to buy other programs but you do need to set out a good chunk of time.  I would buy plenty of books and use as many of the free flashcards as possible even if you buy little reader.  Also, I would definitely print out and use the English alphabet cards but use them for phonetics. Do not teach the letter names because it will slow down the reading process. Since you are bilingual your baby will be set for learning both languages. 

Read as many articles and books possible for teaching. It helps quite a bit.  I would read Glenn Doman and the little booklet on here to start off first.

[Multinational Kid]

Hi,

I grow 2 multilingual boys, i started to teach them 3 languages at the same time with NO problems.
The license key is yours forever and of course be accessible after one year.
The opportunity time to learn languages is at the first years, you can start as early as 4 months.
Look at this child practice Arabic: https://youtu.be/x3IucuQbObU

Warm regards
Inbal

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