A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice.

  • Format: Paperback | 288 pages
  • Dimensions: 170 x 225 x 15mm | 460g
  • Publication date: 15 Apr 2014
  • Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
  • Imprint: Multilingual Matters
  • Publication City/Country: Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised
  • Edition Statement: 4th Revised edition
  • Illustrations note: illustrations
  • ISBN10: 1783091592
  • ISBN13: 9781783091591
  • Bestsellers rank: 14,448

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