The challenges of balancing multiple languages at home

07/07/23 • 32 min

005 - In this episode, we tackle the challenges of balancing multiple languages within a family.

From maintaining equal exposure to dealing with feelings of exclusion, we explore common hurdles faced by parents raising bilingual children. We also discuss how temporary or permanent changes in family dynamics can impact language learning, and the struggle of finding a balance between language acquisition and everyday life.

With personal stories and practical tips, we share strategies for ensuring language exposure, fostering inclusivity, and adapting to changes. This episode is filled with insights and reflections to help you navigate the multilingual adventure.

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005 - In this episode, we tackle the challenges of balancing multiple languages within a family.

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004 - In this episode, Kaisa and Camillo explore different language strategies that families can use to teach their children multiple languages.
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The Language Experiment - The challenges of balancing multiple languages at home

Transcript

Camillo00:00:00.050

Greetings everyone. Welcome back to the show from Hot and Humid Montreal.

Kaisa00:00:04.209

Welcome. We're in our basement. That's the only cool place in the city.

Camillo00:00:09.000

That's true. before we start, there's something really interesting about living here in, in Canada, especially here in Montreal. You just move from this arctic winter to extreme hot summers, so minus 30 t