Get Bilingual, Double Dip Your Words
I was watching BBC World News. There was a phrase called “Double Dip Recession” used. It has prompted me to write about “Double Dip” as an anology for those who seek to understand how using two languages for the same word can actually help them...What Language Should You Speak To Your Pre-School Child, If You Know More Than One Language?
No matter how many languages my child can speak, she will only be at peace with speaking the languages her parents understands the most. It brings me back to the home where I grew up. My parents do not speak English, so we only speak Malay to them because we know they understand this language and therefore will understand us.
Bilingualism Or Multilingualism Is A Necessity, Not A Luxury
Learning languages is not a luxury for people in Asia, it is a necessity of life. To be bilingual or multilingual is not an easy feat but it is a journey that everyone looks forward to embracing if the opportunity arises. Unfortunately not everyone is capable of...Hong Kong Or Singapore PR: Bilingual Letter In The Mailbox
In my country, it is common to receive letters our mailboxes which are written in at least 3 languages. It is handy to know all the languages!! Here is a typical note from a person looking for a place to rent. It has been written in English and Mandarin. If you read...
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