Category Archives: expats/immigrants

… 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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The Wall revisited

Posted on July 11, 2006 by franzie

Aldona left the following comment on my post “Would I go there?” … I did see a huge difference between the two sides. A HUGE difference! I also found that the teachers from the East were more interested in their … Continue reading →

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Migration, Immigration and Integration

Posted on June 3, 2006 by franzie

Following on from the topic of the previous post, I read this interesting interview with Rita Suessmuth on Deutsche Welle. She says, for example: Among the estimated 200 million migrants worldwide, the majority make up what is called “forced migration.” … Continue reading →

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