This is our story

06/27/23 • 28 min

002 - In this episode, join Kaisa and Camillo as they embark on a heartfelt journey into their personal experiences of raising a child in a multinational home, residing in bilingual Quebec. With the realization that their child would need to navigate four languages, their initial apprehensions transformed into a beautiful story of embracing linguistic diversity and cultural richness.

Kaisa and Camillo candidly share the challenges they faced as they grappled with the idea of nurturing multilingualism. Listeners will be drawn into their narrative as they recount the uncertainties and fears they encountered along the way. Through engaging anecdotes and personal insights, they shed light on how their perceptions shifted, and how their journey transformed into an inspiring tale of success.

From navigating the intricacies of language dominance to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity, Kaisa and Camillo provide valuable lessons learned from their own experiences. They offer practical advice on creating a harmonious multilingual upbringing and highlight the unique benefits their child has gained through this language-rich environment.

Listeners will leave this episode with a deeper appreciation for the power of multilingualism, as Kaisa and Camillo's story demonstrates the immense value of embracing linguistic diversity within the family unit. Join them as they unravel their personal story, inviting parents and caregivers on a voyage of discovery, empowerment, and the celebration of language and culture.

So, grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired by Kaisa and Camillo's journey of raising a child in a multinational home, set against the backdrop of a bilingual Quebec.

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So, grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired by Kaisa and Camillo's journey of raising a child in a multinational home, set against the backdrop of a bilingual Quebec.

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001 - In this episode, Kaisa and Camillo kick things off by introducing themselves and sharing their initial thoughts about the show.

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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.
They begin by discussing the benefits of raising multilingual children and then dive into four different language strategies: One Parent One Language (OPOL), Minority Language at Home (ML@H), Time and Place, and Mixed Language Approach. For each strategy, they examine its advantages and disadvantages, provide real-life examples of families who have used them successfully, and offer insights into how to implement them effectively.
They conclude by emphasizing the importance of exposing children to multiple languages and cultures and encouraging families to experiment and find the method that works best for them.

The Language Experiment - This is our story

Transcript

Kaisa00:00:00.784

Welcome to our basement again. Hey everyone. Welcome to our second episode. Hello, the Language Experiment podcast. So happy that you're here with us. and in this episode we are going to talk a little bit more about our personal story. Really the, the basis for the Language Experiment podcast. So, once upon a time there was Kaisa from Finland and Camillo from Brazil, and these two people met, in the city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, in Can