We are Indonesian native and not too fluently speak in english. Since we live in HK, currently my son (22 months) is more introduced to english i.e speak to him more in english and less in Bahasa, flash card in english etc. Thinking that later when he enters school, which in english (still not sure yet, see
), then I will start speaking more in Bahasa at home. Now, he understands more english words and even pronounce some english words better than his parents since he listens to songs, flash cards in iPad or tv.
The problem is, I want him to learn Mandarin also. Can anyone advise or share:
- Should I put him to english nursery class to make his english pronunciation better? (since he listens to us more than all the gadget (screen time is very limited to him, I also flash him card by my self 3 times a day, again my pronunciation is not as good as native)
- Or should i put him to Mandarin Nursery class so he can pick up some mandarin language in his early years and continue in english kindy later? my husband understands bit of Mandarin, but he works and spend less time with my son. But at least, he will talk in Mandarin if my son enter the Mandarin nursery class.
Would really love to hear your thoughts and sharing on this!
thank you
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