Research shows that raising bilingual children has many benefits. Kids who use two languages often develop stronger cognitive skills, like better attention, concentration, and problem-solving. Bilingualism shapes not just how we communicate, but also how we think. Bilingual children have a real advantage. They can talk to people in different languages and also gain a […]

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3 maneras de criar a un niño bilingüe

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3 maneras de criar a un niño bilingüe

Los estudios demuestran que educar a niños bilingües tiene muchas ventajas. Los niños que hablan dos idiomas suelen desarrollar mejores capacidades cognitivas, como la atención, la concentración y la resolución de problemas. El bilingüismo no solo influye en nuestra forma de comunicarnos, sino también en nuestra forma de pensar.

Los niños bilingües tienen una ventaja real. Pueden hablar con gente en distintos idiomas y también comprender mejor otras culturas. La lengua les ayuda a comprender el significado, no sólo las palabras. Como ciudadanos del mundo, están preparados para vivir, estudiar y trabajar en cualquier parte.

1. Empieza temprano

Ayudar a un niño a ser bilingüe requiere un enfoque adecuado: empezar pronto. Empiece pronto, sea constante y cree un entorno que permita que ambos idiomas crezcan de forma natural. He aquí tres consejos importantes para fomentar el bilingüismo desde una edad temprana. desde el nacimiento. En las familias bilingües, es útil que cada progenitor hable sistemáticamente su lengua materna con el niño. Leer libros en la lengua materna refuerza esta conexión y sienta las bases de la alfabetización. Sin embargo, evite enseñar a los niños a leer en dos lenguas simultáneamente en la primera infancia; el aprendizaje escalonado puede reducir la confusión y reforzar ambas destrezas.

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Consistency from birth
Introduce a second language as early as possible — ideally from birth. In bilingual families, it’s helpful if each parent consistently speaks their native language with the child. Reading books in your home language strengthens this connection and provides a literacy foundation. However, avoid teaching children to read in two languages simultaneously in early childhood; staggered learning can reduce confusion and strengthen both skillsets.
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Consistency from birth
Introduce a second language as early as possible — ideally from birth. In bilingual families, it’s helpful if each parent consistently speaks their native language with the child. Reading books in your home language strengthens this connection and provides a literacy foundation. However, avoid teaching children to read in two languages simultaneously in early childhood; staggered learning can reduce confusion and strengthen both skillsets.
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2. La inmersión es clave

Elige entornos de aprendizaje en los que la segunda lengua se utilice de forma natural, como clases impartidas por hablantes nativos o mediante la interacción con otros niños. Las aulas multilingües, donde los niños oyen diferentes lenguas, funcionan especialmente bien. La inmersión hace que la segunda lengua parezca real, útil y parte de la vida cotidiana.
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Natural Language Environments
Choose learning environments where the second language is used naturally — either through instruction by native speakers or peer interaction. Multilingual classrooms, where children are exposed to a mix of language backgrounds, are especially effective. Learning through immersion helps the second language feel authentic, accessible, and socially relevant.
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École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Natural Language Environments
Choose learning environments where the second language is used naturally — either through instruction by native speakers or peer interaction. Multilingual classrooms, where children are exposed to a mix of language backgrounds, are especially effective. Learning through immersion helps the second language feel authentic, accessible, and socially relevant.
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3. Trabajar en la lengua y sobre la lengua

La lengua no debe enseñarse de forma aislada. Funciona mejor cuando forma parte de otras asignaturas y actividades. A medida que los alumnos mejoran, pueden utilizar las dos lenguas para aprender historia, ciencias e incluso escritura creativa. Este enfoque transforma el aprendizaje de idiomas en una experiencia más rica y significativa. Persona integral
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Learning Through Subjects
Language shouldn’t be taught in isolation — it should be integrated into other subjects and areas of learning. As students improve, they can begin using both languages to study history, science, and even creative writing. This natural evolution transforms language learning from an academic task to a full cognitive and emotional experience.
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Modern school building exterior highlighting World Schools educational campus.
École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Learning Through Subjects
Language shouldn’t be taught in isolation — it should be integrated into other subjects and areas of learning. As students improve, they can begin using both languages to study history, science, and even creative writing. This natural evolution transforms language learning from an academic task to a full cognitive and emotional experience.
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Resumen: El bilingüismo forma a la persona en su totalidad

El objetivo de la educación bilingüe no es sólo adquirir vocabulario y gramática, sino también desarrollar una comprensión más profunda de la lengua. Se trata de formar individuos reflexivos, con mentalidad global, que comprendan diversas perspectivas y se comprometan de forma significativa con el mundo. En la sociedad interconectada de hoy, este tipo de educación es más importante que nunca.

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Consistency from birth
Introduce a second language as early as possible — ideally from birth. In bilingual families, it’s helpful if each parent consistently speaks their native language with the child. Reading books in your home language strengthens this connection and provides a literacy foundation. However, avoid teaching children to read in two languages simultaneously in early childhood; staggered learning can reduce confusion and strengthen both skillsets.
Continue reading
Helpful
Modern school building exterior highlighting World Schools educational campus.
École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Natural Language Environments
Choose learning environments where the second language is used naturally — either through instruction by native speakers or peer interaction. Multilingual classrooms, where children are exposed to a mix of language backgrounds, are especially effective. Learning through immersion helps the second language feel authentic, accessible, and socially relevant.
Continue reading
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Modern school building exterior highlighting World Schools educational campus.
École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Learning Through Subjects
Language shouldn’t be taught in isolation — it should be integrated into other subjects and areas of learning. As students improve, they can begin using both languages to study history, science, and even creative writing. This natural evolution transforms language learning from an academic task to a full cognitive and emotional experience.
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