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Children are born with the capacity to rapidly acquire the language or languages of their environment.
So while it helps to have a plan when introducing a second language, it will also happen pretty naturally for most children (2).
Here's three ways you can easily support bilingualism at home:
1. Lots of Exposure to Conversations
Young children in bilingual households should have as much exposure to both languages as possible. Start as early as possible and create an environment where it is normal to speak and hear various languages.
If you are the only parent that speaks one of the languages at home, take every opportunity to include your child in conversations when you're speaking to another friend or family in that language.
This gives them an opportunity to observe and absorb how others use the language.
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