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Building Bilingual Families

by Adrienne Babbitt

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How is YOUR family learning a second language going to change the world? We share the stories of families opening a world of possibilities to their kids through learning a language together.We get honest about struggles of not having kids speak back their second tongue. And we give you the tools as either a native or non-native speaker to help your kids grow over the long-haul. Join Adrienne Babbitt and Juan Mendoza, leading the way in the movement of the Family Language Exchange brought to you by Learn with Me Languages.

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Episodes

  1. Move Abroad with Kids and Learn Spanish: Interview with Elisabeth Alvarado of ”Spanish Mama”

    How does a North Carolinian girl who ‘isn’t good with languages’ end up falling in love with both a Peruvian man and Spanish? In this fascinating episode I chat with Elisabeth Alvarado about the ins and outs of adapting to a new language when traveling to a foreign country. Elisabeth is the…

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  2. The Success after the Silence

    When trying to raise her children to be bilingual proved to be a challenge, Corrie Wiik realized it was the method of how she was teaching her children Spanish that wasn’t working. Once she made some changes she started to notice a different outcome. In today’s Building Bilingual Families…

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  3. El inglés es la clave.

    Desde niño entendió la importancia de poder comunicarse con el idioma universal con otras personas para poder ayudarlas. Tiempo después, comprendió el valor del bilingüismo en el ámbito laboral. Apesar de los desafíos que encontró en el camino de su autoaprendizaje del idioma ingles, Edwin no se...

  4. Second Language Super Food for your Child

    Could a second language be like 'brain food' for your child's development? Today on the program we have Rebecca Jordan, a mother to a bilingual two-year-old daughter and also an Assistant Professor at Appalachian University, with her PhD. in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, and...

  5. [Spanish Episode] Gramática de la vida real: Abi Cisneros

    La gramática es ese punto de quiebre para muchas personas, siendo estudiante y durante años, Abi se cuestionaba acerca de los métodos tradicionales de enseñanza del inglés. Ahora, formando parte del programa, encontró lo que necesitaba. Construyendo puentes y lazos de amistad ha podido aprender...

  6. Super Sticking Power: Interview with Julia Weatherby

    When Julia Weatherby traveled to Germany for work, she was shocked by the amount of German she remembered from simple things her mother taught her as a child. Those authentic interactions had 'super sticking' power. As a mom, she thought she would teach her son German, but that changed when she...

  7. Language Intentionality: Interview with Nicole Gillmore

    We have the great opportunity to interview Nicole Gillmore who is a member of our program and also an Adjunct Spanish Instructor at North Greenville University. She talks about being intentional with the study of language and coins the phrase "Spanish Intentionality" Enjoy!

  8. Argentina a Itay: Entrevista a Valentina Bartolomeo

    Valentina introdujo un tercer idioma a sus hijos cuando se mudó de su tierra natal de Argentina a Italia. Como profesora de inglés, comparte sus ideas sobre el aprendizaje de idiomas y cómo el intercambio de idiomas ha ayudado a sus hijas. Habla sobre Family Language Exchange y se puede encontrar...

  9. Episodio 2 Español Construyendo Familias Bilingues-Nuestra Historia (Cont.)

    Este es el segundo episodio que continúa nuestro viaje de iniciar un movimiento y convertirnos en una familia bilingüe. ¡disfrutar!

  10. Episode 2 English Building Bilingual Families-Our Story (Cont.)

    This is the second episode that continues our journey of starting a movement and becoming a bilingual family. Enjoy!

  11. Episodio 1 Español Construyendo Familias Bilingües-Nuestra Historia

    Este es el primer episodio que detalla nuestro viaje de comenzar un movimiento y convertirnos en una familia bilingüe. ¡disfrutar!

  12. Episode 1 English Building Bilingual Families-Our Story

    This is the first episode that details our journey of starting a movement and becoming a bilingual family. Enjoy!

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About this show

How is YOUR family learning a second language going to change the world? We share the stories of families opening a world of possibilities to their kids through learning a language together.We get honest about struggles of not having kids speak back their second tongue. And we give you the tools as either a native or non-native speaker to help your kids grow over the long-haul. Join Adrienne Babbitt and Juan Mendoza, leading the way in the movement of the Family Language Exchange brought to you by Learn with Me Languages.

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Adrienne Babbitt

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Building Bilingual Families have?

Building Bilingual Families has 13 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 12, 2022.

What is Building Bilingual Families about?

How is YOUR family learning a second language going to change the world? We share the stories of families opening a world of possibilities to their kids through learning a language together.We get honest about struggles of not having kids speak back their second tongue. And we give you the tools as...

How often does Building Bilingual Families release new episodes?

Building Bilingual Families publishes monthly, based on its 13 episodes since May 2021.

Who hosts Building Bilingual Families?

Building Bilingual Families is created and hosted by Adrienne Babbitt.
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