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How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?

Corrie Tijsseling (GGMD): deaf education

Multilingualism

Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?

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

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

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

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

What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?

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

Is it hard to grow up bilingually?

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

What are the advantages of bilingualism?

How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?

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

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

To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?

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

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