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Welcome

From the Editor
Corey's introduction to this month's magazine.

September-October Contributors
Read who made this month's magazine possible

Meet Our Sponsors!
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MAILBAG
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Will Austin captures the mix of modernity and tradition

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Features

Learning English by Immersion
Inside a successful immersion school, by Oliver Kim

The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful
Multilingualism
Nature or Nurture? Identify your child’s recipe!
by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa

Second Language Schooling
First day of school making you nervous?
by Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert

First Language Acquisition
Does language learning come naturally to humans?
by Lorraine Rice, Anne Bruehler and Beth Specker

Interview with Francois Grosjean on Bilingualism
Insight into the world of a famous, bilingual linguist! Interviewed
by Judit Navracsis

Aussi Plus!
‘Down Under’ with more than one language
by Irma Lachmund

Columnists

The Single Language Spouse
“Adult Language Learning”
Colleen tries to learn Russian - again

One Family One Language
“Afraid of English” Lilian shares her
concerns of the local language influences.

Between Grandparent and
Grandchild
“New Sounds Over Old”
Sharon recounts a
daughter coming home and the arrival of
grandchildren

Multicultural Melange
“No One Promised Us a Multilingual
Rose Garden” Alice decides to alter her
family’s language plan!

Stay Informed

TIPS & ADVICE
Frequently Asked Questions
About Raising Multilingual
Children
Milind Pandit shares his knowledge


TIPS & ADVICE
Ask Harriet
Daycare Concerns
Issues with In-Laws

TIPS & ADVICE
Brain Development and
Literacy
Encourage language development!

TIPS & ADVICE
Ask-A-Linguist FAQ
Answers from an expert!

TIPS & ADVICE
Bilingual Program Tips - A Parent’s Guide to Bilingual Preschool Programs

AGES & STAGES
0-2: Customs
3-5: Getting Ready
6-10: Friendships
11-18: Meaning

Spotlights

BECKY'S TIPS
Top Music and Games Tips!

BOOK REVIEW
“Early Trilingualism: A Focus on
Questions”
“Young Bilingual Learners in
Nursery School”

Going Dual?
Bilingual Books
Anneke shares with us her favorite children's dual language books!

WEBSITE
SPOTLIGHT
Colorin Colorado
Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

GLOBAL RECIPE
SPOTLIGHT
Learn how to make your own Chai!

HUMOR & FUN
GAMES
Language games that get your kids talking!

HUMOR & FUN
CROSSWORD
Test your bilingual knowledge with our crossword puzzle just for you!

HOW WE MET
SPOTLIGHT
Meet Mo and Scott , our spotlight couple for this month!

WEBSITES SPOTLIGHT
Websites worth visiting

FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM SPOTLIGHT
Words from the Wise...