Multilingualism is great but it is not easy. It takes focus and commitment from parents during early childhood.
Maybe you started speaking more than one language with your child but you have already changed strategies a few times... you feel like you are running an experiment.
You hear people say it is easy and children absorb languages like sponges... but you know this is a silly idea and that it takes planned, intentional action on your part.
You often have to defend your language choices to others but... you might also feel you don’t really know what you are doing and people's opinion doesn't always help. You need a plan.
Bottomline: You want a clear vision of how you are going to raise a multilingual child
so you can start now -- there is no time to waste!
Here is a question for you:
What if you could design a plan that takes your specific language needs and the age of your child into account to make multilingualism a reality?
What if could start immediately and still know how to manage more than one language at home when your child is a teenager?
Sounds perfect?
So listen to what Barbara has learned as a trained school counsellor, a researcher in Education, a teacher in the International School system and 20 years of first-hand, ex-pat experience in 5 different countries.
Here is the deal when deciding on a language policy for your family
You need to start in the early years knowing when and how to introduce new languages.
You need to consider parents' and children's needs, cultural heritage and identity.
You need a system that makes sense with your long-term vision for your child and family.
That's where
ThePlan
comes in
When you have a plan, you will go from second-guessing your choices all the time to making timely decisions with confidence.
There is a time for everything... and the clock
is always ticking for multilingualism.
Many parents have struggled with language barriers when living and working internationally.
They don't want their children to struggle too but information about how to raise multilingual kids is scarce and simplistic.
Despite popular belief, children are not sponges and they will not learn languages just by breathing the air or holding a passport.
Research shows multilingualism is established during the first 5 or 6 years of life.
So, when you have a young child, the potential is great but there is no time to waste. I can help you get started now!
Many parents are left to improvisation.
Now we know you need a plan so you don't waste those precious first years.
A plan to give you confidence in our parenting choices.
A plan to optimize our children's international opportunities.
A plan to nurture their own voice as citizens of the world.
all that while developing a sense of coherence about their own story and identity.
That’s why I created the Theplan for multilingual homes. It’s perfect for you whether you are just looking to introduce a second or third language at home for your young child or if your family is already multilingual due to living abroad or having parents with mixed backgrounds.
ThePlan is...
80%
about a realistic system stating how time is distributed according to the target languages.
20 %
about agreeing on which language is best for each family member to speak at different moments.
100%
sustainable for everyone involved not just now but throughout your child's developmental years.
Other families have used this plan to
- Decide what language(s) to speak with their baby from the time they are born,
- Introduce a language of heritage to their home,
- Introduce English in preparation for international preschool,
- Decide when and how to encourage children to learn local and additional languages,
- Make the most of their international experience!
Here is what people have to say about multilingualist Barbara Bontempo:
Barbara is an engaging and knowledgeable teacher. "
Lucinda Willshire
Bárbara is one of the smartest people I know! There is just so much to learn from her when it comes to child development, learning and multilingual families."
Maria Clara Freitas
Barbara has a lots of experience of child development especially in multilingual environment. She has a great contact with kids and parents. I would definitely recommend her and her services!"
Edwige De Tarlé
I took 10 classes with Bárbara to learn about Play and Learn classes, she is great and her classes are very useful!"
Lavinia Pimentel
I have learned a lot from Barbara about child development in multinational and multilingual environments. She is a real expert and does combine deep theoretical knowledge with practical experience."
Sabine Honer-Wanet
With a plan like this, you can make sure you give your child the best language learning opportunity of their lifetime.
And that opportunity is now,
from birth to 6 years old.
INTRODUCING
ThePlan
for your Multicultural Home
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”
BenjaminFranklin
You can have your plan in just 4 weeks.
- The programme starts June 5. For 4 weeks you will receive access to a module that helps you step by step.
- There will be Zoom sessions on Mondays with Q&A. They will also be recorded for your convenience.
- You will design a sustainable language PLAN for your family.
- Bonus #1 Daunted by shiny playgrounds? A Guide to Choosing a preschool wisely. get instant access
- Bonus #2 Essential English to practice BEFORE starting international preschool. get instant access
- Bonus #3 Don’t teach the alphabet in English -- get started with phonics instead.
Early bird registration
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Bonus #1
Daunted by shiny playgrounds? A Guide to choosing a preschool wisely.
Bonus #2
The Essential Phrase List your child should learn BEFORE starting International preschool
Bonus #3
Don’t teach the alphabet in English! Do this instead.
MyStory
I have been a multilingualist for over 20 years. I have:
-- raised 2 multilingual children.
-- lived and learned through 6 languages.
-- taught English to small children in international programmes.
-- helped numerous successful parents promote multilingualism at home.
That’s how I developed an effective system framework that helps children make the most of their international experience. To this day we use four languages at home every day and can speak a couple of extra ones on demand.
Sounds like a great arrangement, doesn't it? And it is! Based on respect for different cultures and empowering parents and children alike. It certainly counts that this system yields the best cognitive benefits for the youngest ones!
As a certified educational counsellor, I advise other families that live internationally so you too can benefit from what I have learned!
ThePlan
for your Multicultural Home
Design a sustainable plan for your family and make sure you are all making the most of international life from the beginning.
This 4-week workshop starts just when you need it!
Here is what is included:
- The programme starts June 5. For 4 weeks you will receive access to a module that guides you step by step.
- There will be Zoom sessions on Mondays with Q&A. They will also be recorded for your convenience.
- You will design a sustainable language PLAN for your family in just 4 weeks!
Get instant access to invaluable bonuses when you register today!!
- Bonus #1 Daunted by shiny playgrounds? A Guide to choosing a preschool wisely.
- Bonus #2 My child is not a sponge! Essential English to practice BEFORE starting international preschool.
- Bonus #3 Don’t teach the alphabet in English! do this instead.
“Yes, a plan is just a plan. It’s still way better than no plan at all! It is a way parents can show their love– instead of improvising, we are going to think it through together and start today as we mean to go on.”
BarbaraBontempo
Save €100 today with early bird discount
Enrol now for just €67You are tired of free advice from amateurs (aka family and friends critisizing you) and simplistic ideas like: "just expose your babies to many languages."
You have come to the right place!
During the next weeks you are going to design a comprehensive, evidence-based plan to nurture your multilingual child.
THE PLAN IS PRESENTED STEP BY STEP, BASED ON WHAT BARBARA HAS LEARNED AS
- a researcher in Education (University of London, University of Barcelona)
- a certified Educational Counsellor,
- a practising teacher in the International School system, and
- an expat with 20 years of first-hand experience in 5 different countries.
INTRODUCING
ThePlan
for your Multicultural Home
A 4-week course starting when you need it
Here is everything that is included:
- The programme starts June 5. For 4 weeks you will receive access to a module that helps you step by step.
- There will be Zoom sessions on Mondays with Q&A. They will also be recorded for your convenience.
- You will design a sustainable language PLAN for your family.
- Bonus #1 Daunted by shiny playgrounds? A Guide to Choosing a preschool wisely. get instant access
- Bonus #2 Essential English to practice BEFORE starting international preschool. get instant access
- Bonus #3 Don’t teach the alphabet in English -- get started with phonics instead.
Early bird discount: save €100 and get 3 free bonuses
Enrol now for €67
What language should I speak with my baby or child?
When should we introduce English?
Will my child have an accent?
How many languages can a child actually learn?
Should we practice at home the language they need at school?
What are you going to do?
Keep improvising?
Ask Google or chatGPT how to raise your kids?
Join us if you are ready for a proper plan!
The plan is based on years of experience and research.
The plan is based on a long-term vision for the well-being of your family.
The plan is best for your child’s well-being and development.
The plan is also best for you as a parent.
ThePlan
for your Multicultural Home
Design a sustainable plan for your family and make sure you are all making the most of international life from the beginning.
After the early bird period, a regular price of €167 applies.
Secure your place now and save €100.
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