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The Language Awareness Campaign
 
The Language Awareness Campaign is aimed at advising the parents of young children (0 to 5 years of age) as well as expectant parents, living in the Gaeltacht, of the advantages of choosing and using the Irish language as the household language and to encourage them accordingly.
 



Why two languages?

What does bilingual mean?
 
Being bilingual means being able to speak two languages easily and naturally!
 
WHY two Languages?
 
  • Being bilingual will come naturally to your child-if you start early
  • Being bilingual will help to develop your child’s mind as it grows
  • Being bilingual means better job prospects
  • Being bilingual helps a child’s self-esteem
  • Being bilingual opens doors around the world to new friends and experiences
  • Being bilingual gives a greater sense of pride in our own culture, and helps a child feel connected
  • Being bilingual will help your child learn a third and fourth language more easily later
  • Being bilingual will help your child understand and respect people of other races and cultures who speak different languages.
 
It’s worth it - but how do we do it?
There is a world of experience of raising children with two languages.
 
 
Find out about the gift of giving your children two languages:
 
Find out how to choose a family language plan that suits you:
 
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