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Click here for access to resources to develop language in early years in 17 different languages

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We have created a series of bilingual quick tips, in 19 different languages, for parents and early years practitioners to help children develop good talking and listening skills.

If the language you need isn't listed below, we have created a blank template for each topic so that you can adapt it to the desired language. Please do send any new translations of the quick tips to talktoyourbaby@literacytrust.org.uk so that we can share them more widely with families, nurseries and schools.

If you are working with multilingual families, our Time Together booklet has been translated in to 22 different languages and is packed with fun and simple activities that support language development.

Don't forget - we have lots more free early years resources created by literacy and communication experts.

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Bilingual quick tips | National Literacy Trust

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Our bilingual quick tips cover topics including playing with your baby, sharing books with your baby and talking to your baby in your own language.

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Click for further speech and language links

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          Top tips to support  Bilingualism 

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          Top tips to support  Bilingualism 

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Click on a link below for further information and resources. on bilingualism

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en

https://www.eslkidstuff.com/

https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/understanding-bilingualism-early-years/

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Many bilingual children may  mix up their two (or more) languages, this may be words or sentence structures.

This is a very normal stage of language development and is not a problem.

We advise parents to repeat and model back the sentence in it's correct form at the time if this happens.

Don't criticise the mistake directly, as this may make children reluctant to try next time.

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                                     Bilingualism

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                                     Bilingualism

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Children who have English as a second language should not be regarded as having a speech and language difficulty.

Even children who have had limited exposure to English before going to school can become competent communicators in the new language.

However, some of these children may have speech and language difficulties in their home language as well as English and these children may require our support.

Referrals to the Speech and Language Service should be considered if you have concerns about a child’s communication in their home language or there are difficulties in both languages. You should also refer if there are concerns over their speech sounds in both languages; they are stammering or have voice quality and volume difficulties.

As with all referrals to Speech & Language Therapy, a hearing test should be considered.

Strategies recommended by a speech and language therapist can be used both in a home language and a new language.