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Avoiding Native Language Shame
Sadly, we live in a world steeped heavily in misunderstandings. Despite being increasingly globalized, there are still many barriers language-learners
Prepare for Code-Switching
Code-switching is common. This is when a multilingual child uses multiple languages while communicating in a specific instance (use two
Know What to Expect
There are only so many hours in a day, and learning multiple languages at once can have some drawbacks at
Know Which Languages to Focus On
Which languages do you choose to expose your children to? When making this decision, you need to take ethnic heritage,
Establishing a Positive Language Learning Environment
Tetsu also knows that language-learning is as much a mindset as it is about exposure. Instead of pushing language on
The Use of Native Speakers
Another aspect of Tetsu’s effectiveness relies on his use of native speakers. Between trips back to Japan and Taiwan for
The Critical Period Hypothesis
Tetsu knows first hand that children have the advantage when it comes to language-learning in that they have plenty of
True Immersion
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One Person, One Language (OPOL)
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Contextual Language Acquisition Philosophy (CLAP)
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