Just Deaf

Is it difficult for children to learn two languages at the same time?

Clifton Langdon (Gallaudet University): language in the brain

Multilingualism

Should you be worried if children are mixing up the two languages they're learning?

"Children will go their own way with their language preferences, anyway."

What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?

Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?

How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?

"Children learn to switch between sign language and spoken language early on."

Can children learn both a spoken language and sign language at the same time?

What can you do to offer your child a richer language environment?

"You have to sign, or you'll make your child unhappy."

What are the advantages of bilingualism?

How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?

To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?

Should parents make a choice for their child between spoken language or sign language?

"I think bilingualism is very important for your self-confidence."

Is it hard to grow up bilingually?

"Once you've got a good grasp of sign language, Dutch will follow naturally."