Tag Archives: Speech delay

How reading, DVDs and even videogames can become an opportunity for language stimulation

June 22, 2009 in Bilingualism by L.
The importance of reading to rchildren cannot be overestimated. Reading is critical for language development, but also for children’s personal development, for acquiring the ability to understand oneself and the world and to elaborate experiences. It goes without saying that for bilingual children reading is also essential to stimulate language. However the link between reading [...]

The expert answers: Does Trilingualism cause Confusion or Delays?

May 27, 2009 in Real Life, Research by Bilingual For Fun
In order to better answer your questions Bilingual for Fun is hosting some experts on Bilingualism. Today Professor Sorace answers the question Giovanni sent us, Giovanni has a trilingual child and some real concerns about his linguistic development. Antonella Sorace is professor of Developmental Linguistics at the University of Edimburgh, and together with her team created Bilingualism [...]