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A Parents´ and Teachers´ Guide to Bilingualism
Colin Baker
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Description for A Parents´ and Teachers´ Guide to Bilingualism
Paperback. 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. This revised edition incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism and language mixing. Series: Parents' and Teachers' Guides. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CFDM; JNFR; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 224 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Parents' and Teachers' Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783091591
SKU
V9781783091591
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Colin Baker
Colin Baker is Emeritus Professor of Education at Bangor University. He has three bilingual children and has given talks for over 20 years to parents and teachers on bilingualism. His many publications on bilingualism include Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, which has been translated into Japanese, Spanish, Latvian, Greek and Mandarin and is now in its 5th edition (2011). ... Read more
Reviews for A Parents´ and Teachers´ Guide to Bilingualism
Baker's well-organised and informative writing is relevant to the parents and teachers of ANY bilingual child – he carefully considers issues from every angle, not just the norm. An easily-accessible, inspiring read which arms us with the confidence to make raising and teaching our bilingual children a success!
Cheryl Sánchez, The Bilingual Bookshop, www.thebilingualbookshop.com This is the number one ... Read more
Cheryl Sánchez, The Bilingual Bookshop, www.thebilingualbookshop.com This is the number one ... Read more