Category Archives: bilingualism

… attempting to raise bilingual children

Posted on February 14, 2011 by franzie

I just removed these words from the description of my blog. I think 7 years into the journey of multicultural and bilingual childrearing I can confidently say that we have three bilingual children (taking their ages into account of course). … Continue reading →

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I can see a light!

Posted on August 15, 2006 by franzie

I’m still frustrated, worried and slightly down about the difficulties involved in raising bilingual children but I can see a little light. Not that I’ve found the answer to all my worries or a sure way of solving them but … Continue reading →

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holding back the floodgates

Posted on August 3, 2006 by franzie

It’s been an awfully long time since I last sat down to write something or since I last looked at my blog. Not too sure … maybe this thing isn’t really for me though I like the idea of reflecting … Continue reading →

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My baby can sign!

Posted on June 26, 2006 by franzie

This is one of those cheerful and proud moments in the life of often helpless parents, who try to make sense of the way their children (and in particular babys) behave. Often these little people that can’t express themselves and … Continue reading →

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Familycomp!

Posted on June 8, 2006 by franzie

I’ve been meaning to write an update of our family language situation ever since the last post in which I said that Michael was speaking English with the children now. I think, it was a good decision, because M is … Continue reading →

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