http://childhoodspeech.com Parenting A Multilingual Kid In A Multicultural Society Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:47:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/06/please-magic-word/ http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/06/please-magic-word/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:28:41 +0000 Annie Cook http://childhoodspeech.com/?p=297

I have often wondered why the word ‘Please’ is not as often used when we conduct lessons for children. Take a look at the following ways of inviting a child to the work area by asking him questions like: “Would you come with me please?” “Would you like to come with me please? “Would you [...]]]> http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/06/please-magic-word/feed/ 1 http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/04/learn-with-the-rhythm-of-childhood/ http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/04/learn-with-the-rhythm-of-childhood/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:51:59 +0000 Hanifa K. Cook http://childhoodspeech.com/?p=1657

All the characteristics modulations of languages are best acquired at a young age, preferably under the age of 7 years. It becomes clear to most adults who are learning a foreign language that they are carrying the imperfections characteristics of his native language or mother tongue. So how are you able to help yourself succeed [...]]]> http://childhoodspeech.com/2009/04/learn-with-the-rhythm-of-childhood/feed/ 0 http://childhoodspeech.com/2008/11/music-and-language/ http://childhoodspeech.com/2008/11/music-and-language/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:19 +0000 Hanifa K. Cook http://childhoodspeech.com/?p=360

Music is created to help people communicate with one another by an expression of words that come from the heart. Children can relate to music much easier than adults because they are spontaneous with their responses to experiences with the environment. When I use music to teach children languages, they do learn better. There are [...]]]> http://childhoodspeech.com/2008/11/music-and-language/feed/ 0