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Channel View Publications Ltd A Parents and Teachers Guide to Bilingualism 2014 Edition by Colin Baker
In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice. Table of contents :- AcknowledgementsAn Introduction to the Fourth EditionIntroductionSection A. Family QuestionsSection B. Language Development QuestionsSection C. Questions About ProblemsSection D. Reading and Writing QuestionsSection E. Education QuestionsSection F. Concluding QuestionsGlossaryIndex