Help your child retain their second language One of the great advantages of expat life is the opportunity for the children to learn another language. While it isn’t
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Local pre-school and kindergarten in China
Why ‘go local’ in China? It comes as a surprise to many people to discover that while international schools in China are not permitted to admit children with
You’ve arrived! Now what?
What to do during the first weeks upon arrival So you moved, now what? You already went through all the stress and preparations and have now safely arrived
The importance of learning the language
Why learn a new language? If you move abroad to a country which speaks a different language, then it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to learn this language.
Quotes about languages
The importance of learning a language Why learn a language? Well, it goes without saying that you will gain so much more from your new home country if
Does being bilingual make you brainy?
How the brain benefits from being bilingual – Infographic The brain benefits immensely from speaking two or more languages from improved cognitive skills, to developing denser grey matter,
How an expat child deals with transition
In December 2012 Laura explained how her little girl taught her how to cope with her new expat life. Here, I’ve merged the two articles into this one,
Tips for moving abroad for the first time
Moving overseas for the first time So. You’re moving abroad? You’ve either been thinking about it for a long time and you’ve finally set the ball rolling, or
Keeping up with the English!
When to teach written English? One big challenge when bringing up English speaking children in a foreign speaking country, is when and how to introduce written English. It’s
Teaching a multilingual child to read and write
Why I am teaching my 4-year old to read and write When to teach your child to read is definitely a hard decision. I have heard arguments on