Synopsis: |
Written in a very reader-friendly style, the book is a practical introduction for parents and teachers to bilingualism. Straightforward and realistic answers are given to a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions about bilingualism and bilingual education. Areas covered include family, language, culture, identity, reading , writing, schooling and issues.In the third edition, there is new or more detailed consideration of:* Moving between countries, cultural adaptation* Identity issues* One parent - one language (OPOL) families* Pre schools / kindergartens / nursery schools* Helping with homework* Dyslexia* Language scaffolding* Multilingualism and trilingualism; trilingual families* Adoption* WWW links, articles and books for further reading |