221: How can I help my child learn a language?

Holly asks: How can I best help my child with language learning?

Episode Summary:

• Language learning for children is a very different process than for adults
• The big advantage children have is time
• Formal lessons don't work particularly well for children until they reach 10ys+
• You can't make them learn against their will, so it's essential to find something fun
• Books and people are the best resources
• OPOL

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Pampers to Polyglot: Tetsu Yung at the Montreal Language Festival 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRTSL1ObPEU  

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