my son knows many words in many languages, now he is speaking fluently italian (he can repeat all words, like 59, 89, latin plant's name etc.
he is trying to repeat some words when we're reading (it seems like he's reading, he's looking at the word and making syllables...
he has an excellent memory (he knows about ten tests of songs and some stories)
I think that LR and LM is really helpful and supportive to achieve this level even I haven't any idea if he's reading or not
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