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The Language ExperimentFrom Playground to Parenthood: Phil’s Vietnamese-Canadian Language Journey18 - In this episode of The Language Experiment, Camillo speaks with Philippe Ha, a Canadian father of Vietnamese heritage raising his children bilingually. Growing up in multicultural Montreal, Phillip experienced a dynamic linguistic environment where Vietnamese, French, and English intertwined in his daily life.He reflects on his parents’ immigrant journey, their efforts to preserve Vietnamese at home, and the influence of Quebec’s Bill 101 on his education and cultural identity. With deep personal insight and warmth, Phillip shares the challenges and beauty of balancing multiple languages and cultures, both as a child and now as a pare...2025-05-1945 minThe Language ExperimentAnna-Maria’s Story: Language, Identity and Belonging in Finland#17In this episode of The Language Experiment, we continue our series on Language and Identity with a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Anna Maria, an entrepreneur and job coach who grew up in Finland in a multilingual family. With a Finnish mother, an Italian father, and parents who communicated in German, Anna Maria shares her unique experience of navigating childhood in a largely monolingual Finnish society.We discuss what it was like growing up bilingual—and even trilingual—when most of her peers spoke only Finnish, how passive exposure to German shaped her understanding of lang...2025-04-1749 minThe Language ExperimentMultilingualism and Identity: Nurturing a strong sense of self#16In this episode of the Language Experiment Podcast, hosts Kaisa and Camillo explore the emotional aspects of raising multilingual children and how it shapes their identity. They share personal experiences and discuss the challenges children face while navigating multiple languages and cultures.The episode covers the deep connection between language and cultural heritage, explaining how learning a family's language can strengthen a child's sense of pride and belonging. Kaisa and Camillo also offer practical tips for parents to help nurture a positive sense of self in their multilingual kids.Additionally, they highlight the...2024-12-3025 minThe Language ExperimentUpdate on the year that has passed#15Welcome back to The Language Experiment!After a year-long hiatus filled with life-changing events, We return to share our incredible journey of moving from Canada to Portugal. In this new episode, we recount selling our home, navigating a whirlwind of relocation logistics, and adapting to our new life abroad. From settling in, to our children's evolving language journeys, it's been a year of growth, challenges, and cultural shifts.Subscribe to our feed and follow us on all podcast platforms. Reach out to us with your questions and topic suggestions. Let's build a community...2024-11-1510 minThe Language ExperimentShifting Linguistic Landscapes: A Major Life Change#14 - In this episode we discuss some significant changes on the horizon. We're bracing ourselves for a whole new chapter in our lives. Stay tuned as we navigate this uncharted territory, and find out how it impacts our multilingual journey. We're excited to share it with you! Our future holds some exciting opportunities, and we can't wait to see where this adventure takes us.Subscribe to our feed and follow us on all podcast platforms. Reach out to us with your questions and topic suggestions. Let's build a community together!RSS: https://feeds.b...2023-10-1616 minThe Language ExperimentAn interview with a mom of trilingual twins#13 - In this episode of "The Language Experiment," we interview Priscilla, a mom raising her trilingual twins in Canada. Priscilla shares her experiences and insights into the challenges and joys of raising trilingual children. She discusses her strategies for balancing language exposure, incorporating Brazilian culture and traditions into their lives, and finding valuable resources for language learning. Priscilla's story highlights the importance of language exposure and the unique perspective that multilingual children bring to the world.Join us for an enlightening conversation on the benefits and challenges of raising trilingual children and discover how language can shape...2023-09-2735 minThe Language ExperimentHonest Insights: Tracking Our Language Milestones#12 - Hey there, wonderful The Language Experiment community! In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic close to our hearts – our daughters' multilingual journey. From those first baby babbles to navigating a bilingual daycare during a pandemic, it's been a rollercoaster ride. We're sharing this not to show off but to keep it real. Multilingual parenting isn't always a straight line, and we're here to remind you that it's perfectly okay. Our two girls, in the same language-rich environment, are developing at their own pace, teaching us that every child's language journey is beautifully unique.Join us...2023-09-1317 minThe Language ExperimentUsing music as a daily language learning tool#11 - Discover the harmonious world of language learning through music in this episode of The Language Experiment. We shine a light the multifaceted benefits that music offers, both in fostering language skills and creating family connections. Unveiling the correlation between musicality and foreign language acquisition, we reveal how melody and rhythm aid in memorization and pronunciation. From children's songs rich with engaging content to the unexpected confidence boost music provides, we delve into the emotional and cognitive advantages of incorporating music into daily routines.Tune in to this enlightening episode to uncover the transformative potential of music...2023-08-3025 minThe Language ExperimentHow many languages can a child learn simultaneously? Tom’s Story#10 - In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic close to our hearts, we’re answering a question that’s on many parents’ minds: How many languages can a child learn simultaneously?We were inspired by a thoughtful email from one of our listeners, Tom. Growing up in a multilingual paradise like Luxembourg, he’s no stranger to languages. But Tom’s wondering if his young daughter can successfully juggle Luxembourgish, German, French, English, and Polish. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of multilingual upbringing. Drawing from our experiences and research, we’ll shed light on...2023-08-2124 minThe Language Experiment6 ways to fight language exclusion009 - In this episode, we delve into the challenges and possible solutions surrounding language exclusion, offering insights and strategies to nurture inclusivity while raising multilingual children. Join us while we try to illuminate the path toward linguistic harmony within diverse homes.Subscribe to our feed and follow us on all podcast platforms. Reach out to us with your questions and topic suggestions. Let's build a community together!RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2188357.rssWebsite: www.languageexperiment.comE-mail: contact@languageexperiment.comInstagram: @language_experiment_podcast2023-08-1417 min