That was very interesting. I get frustrated with friends in North America, who hesitate to put their child in Gov funded French immersion because "they aren't ready".. they are 5/6.
So I'm curious to know which languages folks on this forum are teaching their child & why.
This is what we are doing;
English - native language for my husband & I
Spanish - we live in a Spanish country
Kuna - indigenous spoken language (I'm learning it to be able to communicate better with my patients, my son is in on the lessons too. He gets a bit more than me though since he's a novelty & the old ladies like him
)
+British Sign Language
This is what I hope to do:
French - it took me a while but I've gathered materials to get going in earnest after he turns 2 (next wk!). Why? Well I did French in High School, it doesn't seem as daunting, my son is part Canadian, it just seems to be the next easiest/ logical choice to introduce. There is a gorgeous Alianza Francesa building about 90 mins away where we could take advantage of their courses etc when he's older.
Am I disadvantaging my child by not exposing him to an Asian language, specifically, Mandarin? The way the global economy is going, it might be in every child's best interest although I did read recently that English isn't going anywhere fast. But I would be totally lost I think, I would be able to provide the materials but it would be mostly self directed on his part:-) Also, time - I don't think I could fit much else in with him. He's only 2 & he sleeps 12 hrs at night & has a 2 hr nap during the day (the heat
).. so I only have 10 hours to work with!
And what do you think about Latin?
Look forward to the responses.
Lois
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