Video with extended family
Modern families are spread across the nation, if not the globe, as many people leave their hometowns to work, study, and raise families. Video calls with extended family can be a valuable tool for teaching toddlers a new language.
Here are some helpful tips:
- Schedule regular video calls with extended family members who speak the target language. Consistency is key to language learning.
- During video calls, encourage an interactive conversation. Ask the child questions, tell stories, and have playful conversations with family members.
- If possible, have family members speak exclusively in the target language during the video call to provide a more immersive language experience.
- You can play simple language games on the call. For example, you can ask family members to point at objects and ask the child to identify them.
This activity is beneficial because it allows children to connect with relatives who speak the target language, providing a natural and interactive language-learning environment. Children recognise voices, and hearing conversations will aid language learning.
