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Teaching your kids a foreign language
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:12 am
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:12 am
Any of you baws starting your kids on a foreign language? I just regret not being more fluent in another language and kids don’t learn shite in elementary school Spanish.
I made my 7 yo a deal that she’d have to do an hour a day of a language if she wants to play games on the tablet.. she got to chose any language and the only one she had any interest in was Japanese because they have an island with 1000 odd bunnies on it that she wants to go to haha. The language has 3 different friggin alphabets so that should be fun!
Any advice on how to keep it interesting ? I figure worst case scenario I get to spend quality time with my girls and best case they speak Japanese and marry a successful Toyota engineer and I get a discount on a Tacoma
I made my 7 yo a deal that she’d have to do an hour a day of a language if she wants to play games on the tablet.. she got to chose any language and the only one she had any interest in was Japanese because they have an island with 1000 odd bunnies on it that she wants to go to haha. The language has 3 different friggin alphabets so that should be fun!
Any advice on how to keep it interesting ? I figure worst case scenario I get to spend quality time with my girls and best case they speak Japanese and marry a successful Toyota engineer and I get a discount on a Tacoma
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Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:15 am to Espritdescorps
My kids already know a foreign language: I think it's called skibidi or riz or something like that.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:16 am to Espritdescorps
Trying to get a 7 year old to learn Japanese sounds like a nightmare. Probably should start with something a bit easier baw
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:18 am to Espritdescorps
They have been learning a foreign language since they were little in school so they actually know quite a bit of it by now from doing it every year
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:18 am to Espritdescorps
Uh….there’s value in it for sure. But I’d go with something more relevant like Messican Spanish
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:19 am to Espritdescorps
I used to speak two languages. Haven’t used German in 15 years so I could probably get 50% of a conversation. Not sure your daughter will ever use Japanese. Good luck getting her to change something she might actually need.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:19 am to RandomPoster
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My kids already know a foreign language: I think it's called skibidi or riz or something like that.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:22 am to Espritdescorps
Kinda pointless. You can get by with English everywhere.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:22 am to Espritdescorps
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Japanese
She'll be able to get a high paying job on any cruise line sailing in the Pacific. The Japanese love Cali and Hawaii cruises.
This post was edited on 10/11/24 at 8:42 am
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:22 am to Espritdescorps
Personally I think it is a great idea, and I know some families who do just that even though the parents only speak one language fluently.
Spanish is probably the most useful. I would say German would also be a good one to know, but it's much more difficult. Even Latin can be helpful with writing skills and English language mastery...
In any case, I think it certainly has its benefits, not only for the child's future in whatever profession he or she chooses, but also in the development of the child's mind and reasoning skills.
Just my $0.02.
Spanish is probably the most useful. I would say German would also be a good one to know, but it's much more difficult. Even Latin can be helpful with writing skills and English language mastery...
In any case, I think it certainly has its benefits, not only for the child's future in whatever profession he or she chooses, but also in the development of the child's mind and reasoning skills.
Just my $0.02.
This post was edited on 10/11/24 at 8:38 am
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:23 am to Espritdescorps
Both of my kids were/are in French immersion programs from K-5.
I have no idea if they will retain it into adulthood, but my 11 year old is very fluent in French.
My 5 year old just started.
I have no idea if they will retain it into adulthood, but my 11 year old is very fluent in French.
My 5 year old just started.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:23 am to Espritdescorps
Your kids can talk to the house keepers if they know Spanish. Mine know casual greetings because they maids only speak Messican
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:25 am to Espritdescorps
My oldest daughter is fluent in Italian and Japanese. My youngest is fluent in German and Korean.
Best thing we ever did was encourage them to explore other languages.
Best thing we ever did was encourage them to explore other languages.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:25 am to Espritdescorps
One of my regrets is I never learned a second language. When I express this to my friends, they say I need to learn English first.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:32 am to Espritdescorps
Go spend time with people who speak the language. Trying to learn a language from books/lessons has a low % chance of success.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:39 am to Espritdescorps
RE: how to keep it interesting, there's Duolingo for basic vocab and then lots of "real" content written by native speakers for native speakers available online.
This post was edited on 10/11/24 at 8:42 am
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:40 am to BeerMoney
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But I’d go with something more relevant like Messican Spanish
Yeah at least then she could understand the Illegals when they're in an elevator with her talking shite about her amongst themselves.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:40 am to Espritdescorps
Absolutely should.
I’m passionate about this.
Parents spending $500/m on agility drills and hitting lessons on a kid that will max out at high school ball vs a lifelong skill that will open doors and separate them from the pack for many opportunities.
It’s a no brainer.
Parents seem obsessed with making their kid the next great athlete but care little about academic prowess. I don’t get it.
I’m passionate about this.
Parents spending $500/m on agility drills and hitting lessons on a kid that will max out at high school ball vs a lifelong skill that will open doors and separate them from the pack for many opportunities.
It’s a no brainer.
Parents seem obsessed with making their kid the next great athlete but care little about academic prowess. I don’t get it.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:42 am to Robin Masters
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Go spend time with people who speak the language.
A great piece of advice is if you are learning another language watch TV programs in that language.
Posted on 10/11/24 at 8:44 am to RandomPoster
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My kids already know a foreign language: I think it's called skibidi or riz or something like that.
Ohio sigma or something
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