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For those of you raising or who have raised a bilingual child

What did that look like during early stages of language development? Did they prefer one language over another, mix words and phrases, etc? I'm just curious to hear about your experiences.

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GunFinger · F

I'm in the process of teaching them Tagalog. They're now learning body parts. They prefer to speak English. It's good that way because all their friends are Australian. Atleast when we travel it's not too hard for them. Teaching them while they're young.😊

SwampFlower · 31-35, F

@GunFinger Really interesting. How old were they when you started teaching them?

GunFinger · F

@SwampFlower been teaching them for 2yrs now. They're 7 and 9.😊

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@GunFinger I am so supportive of this.....although starting them earlier would have in the long run been easier.

GunFinger · F

@KiwiBird yeah but they're fast learners it's ok.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@GunFinger You should have one day a week where Tagalog is the only language spoken. Hubby too lol.

GunFinger · F

@KiwiBird hubby is funny when he pronounces. He's hopeless.🤣