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How to raise a bilingual child, even if you are not fluent in one of the languages

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To nurture a bilingual child, it helps to have a positive attitude towards the language, provide resources like storybooks and learn alongside the child.

To nurture a bilingual child, it helps if parents have a positive attitude towards the language, and learn alongside the child.

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SINGAPORE – Parents can help their child become bilingual even if they are not fluent in one of the languages, say experts.

An educator who published a book on how parents can do so, says a parent’s attitude and determination can make a huge difference in his or her child’s success at picking up a language.

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