The Bilingual Edge

The Bilingual Edge
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9780061870866
ISBN-13 : 0061870862
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Bilingual Edge by : Kendall King

Download or read book The Bilingual Edge written by Kendall King and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An easy-to-use treasure trove of information” for parents who want to help their children learn a new language (Deborah Tannen, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of You Just Don’t Understand). Parents spend millions of dollars every year on classes, computer programs, and toys, all of which promise to help children learn a second language. They want their kids to have the lifelong cultural and intellectual advantages that come from being bilingual—but many of their best efforts (and investments) end in disappointment. In The Bilingual Edge, Georgetown linguistics professors and parents Kendall King and Alison Mackey wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works. No matter what your language background is—whether you never passed high school Spanish or you speak Mandarin fluently—King and Mackey will help you: select the language that will benefit your child the most find materials and programs that will assist your child in achieving fluency identify your family’s unique traits and use them to maximize learning Fancy private schools and expensive materials aren’t needed. Instead, The Bilingual Edge translates the latest research into interactive strategies and quick tips that even the busiest parents can use.


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