The Language Experiment
How do I raise a multilingual child? Will exposing my child to multiple languages confuse them? Will their speech be delayed? How can I give them enough exposure to my mother tongue? These were just some of the questions that Kaisa and Camillo had when they were expecting their first child. Originally from Finland and Brazil, now living in the French speaking part of Canada, the couple searched for answers, literature and resources about multilingual upbringing.
When their research turned out unfruitful, they agreed to do what felt most natural to them: practicing their own languages with their daughter while incorporating two local languages on top of that. The Language Experiment is a podcast where Kaisa and Camillo share their journey on multilingual parenting with hopes of helping and encouraging other parents who are looking to raise multilingual children. There will be interviews, practical tips and plenty of real life experiences and perspectives on multilingualism.
You’ll discover how they helped their daughter become quadrilingual before the age of three only by reading, singing, playing and spending time outdoors with her. You’ll learn to recognize and critically assess some of the myths surrounding multilingual parenting. You’ll also hear from other parents and learn what worked for them and what didn’t. If you are a parent raising or wanting to raise children with multiple languages, this podcast is a must-listen. Hit subscribe now and join the community!
Episodes
One Year In Portugal: An Unfiltered Recap
    From Playground to Parenthood: Phil’s Vietnamese-Canadian Language Journey
    Anna-Maria’s Story: Language, Identity and Belonging in Finland
    Multilingualism and Identity: Nurturing a strong sense of self
    Update on the year that has passed
    Shifting Linguistic Landscapes: A Major Life Change
    An interview with a mom of trilingual twins
    Honest Insights: Tracking Our Language Milestones
    Using music as a daily language learning tool
    How many languages can a child learn simultaneously? Tom’s Story
    6 ways to fight language exclusion
    Help! I can’t speak my native language to my child
    6 common myths about bilingualism & multilingualism busted
    4 easy (and cheap) ways to teach languages to your child
    The challenges of balancing multiple languages at home
    4 multilingual parenting strategies to try with your child
    Why should you raise your child multilingual?