2006-09-17 08:13:50 · 11 answers · asked by ladylooman 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I do plan on learning it with her. We are moving to Germany in February and I think we should ALL know the basics before we get there.
2006-09-17 08:33:45 · update #1
When my son was trying to learn Russian I would let him read the backs of my old vodka bottles and stuff. Also, we took a trip to Russia and I let him roam around all day. I told him I wouldn't get him any food or anything, so he was forced to learn Russian or die trying. I think submersion learning is the best. He is semi-fluent now.
2006-09-17 09:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the best way is to learn right along with him or her, if you don't know anything other than English. If you decide to go for Spanish (which I highly recommend), start by watching "Dora the Explorer" on television (I believe you can also buy the DVD's)...she uses small Spanish words and defines them so that the translation is clear and stays with you. Then, get some beginner Spanish CD's and books. First listen to the CD's and make sure YOU understand. Then start teaching your child small words you have learned by finding concrete objects around the house that you know the Spanish word for--example, show him or her a pencil and say "pencil" (prompt for your child to repeat after you), then say "lapiz" (again, prompt for him or her to repeat you). Another suggestion is to perhaps look for child Spanish classes, and attend the classes with your child. If you do not reinforce the language at home, your child will not retain the second language as easily. Good luck, I hope this helped! Have fun with it and God bless!
2006-09-17 08:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by lanneypoo4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're lucky, you'll be able to find a german language kindergarten that might accept her. Check with the germanic societies where you live and see if you can locate one within reasonable driving distance.
If not, there are language instruction courses, designed for both toddlers and parents, that can help. But learning from other children is one of the best ways of picking up a language, because you also aquire the accent, the intonations, and the body language.
Good Luck!
I hope Alex meant IMMERSION learning, not SUBMERSION.
2006-09-17 13:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concentrate in English, she needs to learn how to read, write and comprehend in her first language before you teach her how to do it in a second one. For now just expose her to other language, I recommend Spanish since there is a high demand for bilingual Eng/Span. prefessionals. Put some spanish speaking tv programs or music so she will be familiar with the way it sounds. Once she knows how to read and write, and comprehend in English you can transfer that knowledeg into a second language. By third grade would be a good time.
The other option is to teach her that second language 1 hour everyday until she goes to college.
2006-09-17 08:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many educcation sources now that are bi lingual, that if you go to any educational store, you will find books on tape, activities, music, videos, etc. however, the difficulut with that, is if you dont learn it with her,and she doesnt use it, it willnot beecome a fluent or familiar language. Have you ever heard the phrase, "Use it or lose it?" that is what will happen if it is not intorduced to her throughout her da, or iin other environments. You ma y decide then, to join a play group, or involve her in a sport or activity, in whcih chilldren who speak that language are enrolled. Then sh will be surrounded by others who speak it, and she will becomw much more fluent
2006-09-17 08:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well what the point since you don't speak a second language. If you did you could introduce the child to words i.e object cup, book, door, toy, it a well knowing fact the younger the child is the better they pick up foreign languages.
2006-09-17 08:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sesame street has a lot of different languages to learn. I take my son to the library. You can get learning languages on tape or cd. There is lots of websites also that can help you.
2006-09-17 09:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by susan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mak some friends that have children and speak another language. My kids know Vietnamese, Malaysian and some Italian as well as English.
They learn as they play and each teaches the other something. You might learn something yourself too.
2006-09-17 08:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
learn the language together. a good one to learn is sign language, because it's universal and easy to learn. there are also so many opportunities for people who know sign language.
2006-09-17 08:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by Jaycie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a book!?
2006-09-17 08:26:05 · answer #10 · answered by I'm sooo cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋