Language4 min read
The importance of heritage languages
A heritage language is rarely lost in one dramatic moment. It slips away quietly, one conversation at a time — which is also how it is kept.
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Language, family and heritage
Practical writing for families passing on a language — and the occasional look behind the scenes at how our books get made.
Family5 min read
Five ways to teach Mende at home
You do not need to be fluent, and you do not need a lesson plan. Here is what actually works in an ordinary week with a small child.
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Why bilingual children have an advantage
Growing up with more than one language does more than add vocabulary. It changes how children pay attention, switch tasks, and understand other people.
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