Tips for getting started

Here are some useful tips for parents who want to encourage their children to start learning a foreign language:

1. Start early: Children have a natural ability to learn languages.
   The earlier they start, the easier it will be for them to acquire a new language.
2. Create a multilingual environment: Expose your child to the target language at home by watching films, listening to music or reading books in that language.
3. Enroll your child in age-appropriate courses: Look for language courses specifically designed for children, using fun and interactive methods.
4. Use educational apps and games: There are many educational apps and games that make language learning fun for kids.
5. Practice regularly: Encourage your child to practice the language regularly, whether by conversing with you, playing with friends or writing short texts.
6. Organize language exchanges: If possible, organize exchanges with children who speak the target language, or take part in language events to practice the language in a real-life context.
7. Be patient and encouraging: Learning a new language can take time and requires patience.
   Always encourage and value your child’s progress, no matter how small.
8. Integrate the language into everyday life: Use the target language in everyday life, whether naming objects at home, cooking foreign recipes or planning activities.
9. Travel if possible: If you have the opportunity, traveling to a country where the target language is spoken can be a great way to immerse your child in the language and culture.
10. Show the importance of language: Explain to your child the benefits of being multilingual, such as professional opportunities, international friendships and open-mindedness.

By following these tips, you’ll help your child develop an interest in foreign languages and make effective progress in learning a new language.
It goes without saying that all these tips are applied in our CLL classes – we’re here to help your child on his or her language journey!