Whether you aim for second language mastery at the bilingual or biliterate level or whether you simply want to expose your kids to another language, introducing foreign languages into your homeschool is a worthy venture! Learning another language can be a way to foster appreciation for and connection to your own culture (like Ximena's own story), or it can be a way to boost academics overall.
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TIMESTAMPS
05:27 Second language learning boosts vocabulary in your mother tongue (in some cases) and can help kids understand grammar in general.
07:06 Second language learning opens new neural pathways. It actually develops your brain!
08:33 You'll naturally learn about other cultures and countries when you start studying a new language.
11:35 Studies have found that students who speak more than one language score higher on standardized college admission exams.
13:20 Being bilingual can open career opportunities.
20:00 Apps and resources for second language learning.
24:15 How Ximena's parents are helping her children practice Spanish over Zoom.
25:17 And how DeeDee's Nana discouraged her second language learning by being too critical of her accent.
26:12 The value of songs for learning another language.
27:16 Find ways to immerse yourself in the second language and practice it in real-life situations.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
1:07 Hack of the Week: Reverse planning for folks who love to check things off
17:47 A Memorable Quote
John Holt says, "Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are. Not just in a special learning place."
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