Blog — bilingual kids books for ESL students

When teaching a second language to your children, it can be easy to fall into the same habits of instruction. However, an important aspect of second language learning is discovering your child’s learning style. Consider these elements to help enhance your child’s understanding.  Global vs. Analytic Learners One aspect to keep in mind is whether your child is a global or analytic learner. Do they struggle with memorizing vocabulary? Are they frustrated with grammar rules? Global learners prefer to hear a story or experience multiple parts at one time. They also enjoy working in groups. Analytic learners, however, thrive on...

Great communication and social skills are an indicator of success and happiness in life. You probably already know that knowing more than one language is likely to help your child succeed academically. But you may not know about all the social benefits they'll reap. Broader Perspective Research has shown that exposure to multiple languages promotes more effective communication. In the study, researchers looked at two groups: kids raised in homes with either one or multiple languages spoken. They found that children raised in multilingual environments were better able to take another person's perspective, while the other children had difficulty completing...

You may be familiar with the academic and other benefits of being bilingual. But did you know you might actually experience better relationships after learning a second language? There are so many unexpected bonuses to knowing more than one language! Read on to find out how being bilingual could improve your connections with loved ones. Better Connections When people take the time to learn more than one language, they usually find they have an easier time remembering things. What an amazing benefit to being bilingual! When it comes to relationships, this means that you’ll be more likely to remember details...

For those fortunate to grow up in a multilingual household, foreign language learning may seem like second nature. But what about those who have to learn a second language later in their childhood? ESL students can face a difficult time trying to learn English. However, one way for us as teachers and parents to help them with their studies is through leisure reading. Here are two particular benefits of bilingual kids books for ESL students.     Practical Application Of The Basics One of the best things about bilingual kids books is that they offer kids an opportunity to practice what they learned...