Category Archives: World Languages

Positive Immersion Experience Dissolves Parental Apprehension

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

He mulled it over for a few weeks then told me he thought he’d rather go to kindergarten in English.

“But you already know English,” I responded. “Won’t it be great to learn a whole new language, too?” Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Speaking in Tongues Blog!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

Hello, Ni Hao, Hola, Bonjour, and greetings to all in whatever language(s) you speak or are learning. Welcome to the Speaking In Tongues blog! I am the mother of two kids learning Mandarin at a San Francisco public school. My … Continue reading →

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