It’s a small world, indeed! Open borders, the Internet, freedom of travel. Adults and children are being exposed to different languages and cultures like never before.
Today, more than 65% of the world’s population speak at least two languages in their everyday lives! 50 million people in Europe use a language that’s different from the official language of the country in which they live!
Ireland, too, is a bilingual country. People speak Irish and English every day, in every part of the country. Wouldn’t you like your child to be bilingual, and to benefit from all of the rewards it brings?
Here we offer some practical
advice and answers some of the questions you may have about helping your child speak Irish, and indeed, with their general language development. Take it home, read it, discuss it with your partner and other family members.
Think about all the advantages of having your child speaking two languages! Think of all the fun you and your children will have together! Think of the special bond that will be created by living a language that is as unique as your child is!
