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The Bilingual Edge

Author : Kendall King
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061870862
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book The Bilingual Edge written by Kendall King and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that parents want their children to have the lifelong cultural and intellectual advantages that come from being bilingual. Parents spend millions of dollars every year on classes, computer programs, and toys, all of which promise to help children learn a second language. But many of their best efforts (and investments) end in disappointment. In The Bilingual Edge, professors and parents King and Mackey wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works. No matter what your language background is—whether you never passed Spanish in high school or you speak Mandarin fluently—King and Mackey will help you: select the language that will give your child the most benefits find materials and programs that will assist your child in achieving fluency identify and use your family's unique traits to maximize learning Fancy private schools and expensive materials aren't needed. Instead, The Bilingual Edge translates the latest research into interactive strategies and quick tips that even the busiest parents can use.

The Bilingual Brain

Author : Albert Costa
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241391520
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book The Bilingual Brain written by Albert Costa and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter

The Bilingual Edge

Author : Kendall King
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061870862
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book The Bilingual Edge written by Kendall King and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that parents want their children to have the lifelong cultural and intellectual advantages that come from being bilingual. Parents spend millions of dollars every year on classes, computer programs, and toys, all of which promise to help children learn a second language. But many of their best efforts (and investments) end in disappointment. In The Bilingual Edge, professors and parents King and Mackey wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works. No matter what your language background is—whether you never passed Spanish in high school or you speak Mandarin fluently—King and Mackey will help you: select the language that will give your child the most benefits find materials and programs that will assist your child in achieving fluency identify and use your family's unique traits to maximize learning Fancy private schools and expensive materials aren't needed. Instead, The Bilingual Edge translates the latest research into interactive strategies and quick tips that even the busiest parents can use.

The Bilingual Revolution

Author : Fabrice Jaumont
Publisher : TBR Books
ISBN 13 : 1947626000
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book The Bilingual Revolution written by Fabrice Jaumont and published by TBR Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bilingual Revolution is a collection of inspirational vignettes and practical advice that tells the story of the parents and educators who founded dual language programs in New York City public schools. The book doubles as a "how to" manual for setting up your own bilingual school and, in so doing, launching your own revolution.

7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child

Author : Naomi STEINER
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
ISBN 13 : 0814400469
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Book Synopsis 7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child by : Naomi STEINER

Download or read book 7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child written by Naomi STEINER and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2008-11-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual. This book helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors explain how the brain learns more than one language, explode common myths, address frequently asked questions, and reveal an array of resources available to families. Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, this is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.

Bilingual Families

Author : Eowyn Crisfield
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1788929365
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (889 download)

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Download or read book Bilingual Families written by Eowyn Crisfield and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2021-01-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your family or community speak more than one language? Do you wonder how to help your children successfully learn or keep those languages? Do you want your children to have the gift of bilingualism and aren’t sure where to start – or how to keep going? Every multilingual family has unique language needs. Bilingual Families is a guide for you and your family. It combines academic research with practical advice to cover the essential elements in successful bilingual and multilingual development. Use this book to: Learn about language goals – and how to set them Create a 'living' family language plan that develops and grows with your family Learn how to talk about multilingualism with your children and other key people in your children's life, like teachers and relatives Recognise when you might need further support An indispensable guide for your family’s language journey.

Bilingual First Language Acquisition

Author : Annick De Houwer
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1847696287
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book Bilingual First Language Acquisition written by Annick De Houwer and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2009-02-17 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasingly, children grow up hearing two languages from birth. This comprehensive textbook explains how children learn to understand and speak those languages. It brings together both established knowledge and the latest findings about different areas of bilingual language development. It also includes new analyses of previously published materials. The book describes how bilingually raised children learn to understand and use sounds, words and sentences in two languages. A recurrent theme is the large degree of variation between bilingual children. This variation in how children develop bilingually reflects the variation in their language learning environments. Positive attitudes from the people in bilingual children's language learning environments and their recognition that child bilingualism is not monolingualism-times-two are the main ingredients ensuring that children grow up to be happy and expert speakers of two languages.

Raising a Bilingual Child

Author : Barbara Zurer Pearson
Publisher : Random House Reference
ISBN 13 : 1400009502
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raising a Bilingual Child written by Barbara Zurer Pearson and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you would like your children to experience the benefits of becoming bilingual, but you aren’t sure how to teach them a second language, then Raising a Bilingual Child is the perfect step-by-step guide for you. Raising a Bilingual Child provides parents with information, encouragement, and practical advice for creating a positive bilingual environment. It offers both an overview of why parents should raise their children to speak more than one language and detailed steps parents can take to integrate two languages into their child’s daily routine. Raising a Bilingual Child also includes inspirational first-hand accounts from parents. It dispels the myth that bilingualism may hinder a child’s academic performance and explains that learning languages at a young age can actually enhance a child’s overall intellectual development.

The Education of Language Minority Immigrants in the United States

Author : Terrence Wiley
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1847693806
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Book Synopsis The Education of Language Minority Immigrants in the United States by : Terrence Wiley

Download or read book The Education of Language Minority Immigrants in the United States written by Terrence Wiley and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2009-10-28 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Education of Language Minority Immigrants in the United States draws from quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to inform educational policy and practice. It is based on cutting-edge research and policy analyses from a number of well-known experts on immigrant language minority education in the USA. The collection includes contributions on the acquisition of English, language shift, the maintenance of heritage languages, prospects for long-term educational achievement, how family background, economic status, and gender and identity influence academic adjustment and achievement, challenges for appropriate language testing and placement, and examples of advocacy action research. It concludes with a thoughtful commentary aimed at broadening our understanding of the need to provide quality immigrant language minority education within the context of globalization. This collection will be of value to students and researchers interested in promoting educational equity and achievement for immigrant language minority students.

Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

Author : Colin Baker
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1788929918
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (889 download)

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Book Synopsis Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism by : Colin Baker

Download or read book Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism written by Colin Baker and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of this bestselling textbook has been extensively revised and updated to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to bilingualism and bilingual education in an everchanging world. Written in a compact and clear style, the book covers all the crucial issues in bilingualism and multilingualism at individual, group and societal levels. Updates to the new edition include: Thoroughly updated chapters with over 500 new citations of the latest research. Six chapters with new titles to better reflect their updated content. A new Chapter 16 on Deaf-Signing People, Bilingualism/Multilingualism, and Bilingual Education. The latest demographics and other statistical data. Recent developments in and limitations of brain imaging research. An expanded discussion of key topics including multilingual education, codeswitching, translanguaging, translingualism, biliteracy, multiliteracies, metalinguistic and morphological awareness, superdiversity, raciolinguistics, anti-racist education, critical post-structural sociolinguistics, language variation, motivation, age effects, power, and neoliberal ideologies. Recent US policy developments including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Seal of Biliteracy, Proposition 58, LOOK Act, Native American Languages Preservation Act, and state English proficiency standards and assessments consortia (WIDA, ELPA21). New global examples of research, policy, and practice beyond Europe and North America. Technology and language learning on the internet and via mobile apps, and multilingual language use on the internet and in social media. Students and Instructors will benefit from updated chapter features including: New bolded key terms corresponding to a comprehensive glossary Recommended readings and online resources Discussion questions and study activities

Family Language Learning

Author : Christine Jernigan
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783092807
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Family Language Learning written by Christine Jernigan and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2015 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family Language Learning is a practical guide designed to support, advise and encourage any parents who are hoping to raise their children bilingually. It is unique in that it focuses on parents who are not native speakers of a foreign language. It gives parents the tools they need to cultivate and nurture their own language skills while giving their children an opportunity to learn another language. The book combines cutting-edge research on language exposure with honest and often humorous stories from personal interviews with families speaking a foreign language at home. By dispelling long-held myths about how language is learned, it provides hope to parents who want to give their children bilingual childhoods, but feel they don't know where to start with learning a foreign language.

A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

Author : Colin Baker
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783091606
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Book Synopsis A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism by : Colin Baker

Download or read book A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism written by Colin Baker and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism and language mixing.

Dakota Texts

Author : Ella Cara Deloria
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803266605
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Dakota Texts written by Ella Cara Deloria and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ella Deloria (1889?1971), one of the first Native students of linguistics and ethnography in the United States, grew up on the Standing Rock Reservation on the northern Great Plains and was trained by Franz Boas at Columbia University. Dakota Texts presents a rich array of Sioux mythology and folklore in its original language and in translation. Originally published in 1932 by the American Ethnological Society, this work is a landmark contribution to the study of the Sioux tribes.

Barrio on the Edge

Author : Alejandro Morales
Publisher : Bilingual Review Press (AZ)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Barrio on the Edge written by Alejandro Morales and published by Bilingual Review Press (AZ). This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barrio on the Edge/Caras viejas y vino nuevo presents contemporary barrio life through the eyes of two teenage boys - the self-destructive and irresponsible Julian, and Mateo, his friend and admirer. These two viewpoints come to represent larger conflicts within a community in which the shared values of friendship, family, and religion are menaced by generational conflicts and the increasing role of violence, drugs, and brutal sexuality in barrio life. The Spanish is paired with a new English translation by Francisco A. Lomeli prepared with the author's collaboration. The volume includes an introduction by the translator and a bibliography of works by and about Morales.

The Bilingual Advantage in Executive Functioning Hypothesis

Author : Kenneth Paap
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000815439
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Bilingual Advantage in Executive Functioning Hypothesis written by Kenneth Paap and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bilingual Advantage in Executive Functioning Hypothesis is a ground-breaking book that explores one of the liveliest debates in bilingualism and cognitive psychology. It examines the hypothesis that using two languages leads to the enhancement of domain-general executive functioning (EF) and argues that either the bilingual advantage does not exist or is restricted to very specific circumstances. The conclusion extends to situations where EF is referred to as self-control, self-regulation, self-discipline, attention-control, impulse control, inhibitory control, cognitive control, and willpower. The book explores the evolving core assumptions underlying the bilingual advantage hypothesis, framing the debate within the broader context of a replication crisis. It provides a critical review of seminal studies and meta-analyses and argues that the empirical evidence does not support a bilingual advantage on EF that is distinguishable from zero. Part I lays the foundation for the debate, providing the background needed to understand the state-of-the-art research on EF and bilingual language control. The next part then provides a detailed review of the empirical evidence triggering each iteration of the hypothesis. This includes new data that compares tests of the bilingual advantage hypothesis based on self-reports of cognitive control to performance-based measures of EF. A third theoretical part considers several explanations for why managing two languages may not enhance aspects of domain-general cognition. This is essential reading for students and scholars in bilingualism, psychology, linguistics, languages, speech and hearing science, and related fields. It also serves as an excellent primary source for graduate courses on the bilingual advantage debate, and is useful for advanced undergraduate courses in psycholinguistics, cognition or bilingualism.

I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL!

Author : Adam Beck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784908629044
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! written by Adam Beck and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is the perfect book for parents who dream of raising bilingual or multilingual children. Written by Adam Beck, author of the popular guide Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability, this unique "picture book for adults" emphasizes the most important information parents need for realizing joyful success on this journey.

Be Bilingual - Practical Ideas for Multilingual Families

Author : Annika Bourgogne
Publisher : Annika Bourgogne
ISBN 13 : 9789526803708
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Be Bilingual - Practical Ideas for Multilingual Families written by Annika Bourgogne and published by Annika Bourgogne. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a lively, engaging style, with lots of activities and resources for parents and teachers, "Bilingual By Choice" tells how to raise children bilingually and keep them that way into adulthood.