'My work consists of teaching the Dutch language to non-native speakers.'
Explain as simply as possible what your work entails? As an NT2 (Dutch as a Second Language) teacher, my work consists of teaching the Dutch language to non-native speakers. Here are some key aspects of my work: What do you like most about your work? Do you think speaking multiple languages is important? And if so, why? [...]
'My husband and I speak English together. He also speaks English with the children. The children and I speak Dutch together.'
Are your kids up for a challenge? Teach them a new language!
What to do with toddlers who are already hugely ready for that new phase? They are not yet 4, so for school they (and you) have to be patient for a while. I would already start with some extra challenge at home. This can be done, for example, with the language app from Jungle the Bungle. - Carolina Bongers The language mature phase [...]
'I was 8 when I moved from Germany to the Netherlands.'
As a child, you are super flexible. Within a year, I was fluent in the language. I can still remember that proud feeling when friends and teachers said to me: hey, you really speak Dutch now!
'We pass on our own mother tongues to our children'
Be consistent in the use of language. My husband only speaks Italian with the kids, in all situations no matter who we are with.
We were at the Nine Months Fair
From 14 February to 17 February, we were in front of the Nine Months Fair together with Monito. It was a great success. We read, sang and danced with Monito. The children enjoyed it very much and so did we of course! Hope to see you next year!
Jungle the Bungle colouring competition
Colour in and stand a chance to win a year's subscription to the Jungle the Bungle languages app (worth 49.90) Mail your entry to hello@junglethebungle.com Whoever has created the most beautiful colouring page will win the year's subscription.Entries can be made up to the age of 8. Entries can be submitted until 30 June 2024. Download the colouring page here
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