Bringing up children with a second language

A workshop on bringing up children to speak two languages will be conducted at the Beachside Family Centre on May 13.

The workshop will look at how family languages can be passed on to children while still ensuring they learn the English they need for school.

The workshop will provide information and discussion about raising children to have a second language.

Topics will include myths about bilingualism, how we learn one or two languages, why bilingualism can be a plus, how to support bilingualism at home, video case studies of bilingual families and hints for dealing with professionals

The workshop will be conducted by Dr Liz Ellis, lecturer in Linguistics at the University of New England in Armidale.

Dr Ellis is an experienced presenter and qualified teacher who has given radio interviews and parent workshops on many language issues.

Dr Ellis is also a parent and a speaker of Spanish.

The workshop will be held on Friday, May 13, at the Beachside Family Centre in the grounds of Umina Beach Public School, Sydney Ave, Umina.

The course will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Entry cost to the workshop is $4 and child care is available at the cost of a gold coin.

Child Care bookings are essential and can be made by contacting 4343 1929.

Press release, April 26 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre