The Importance of Bilingualism in Language Acquisition and Effective Teaching Techniques

Bilingualism: Acquiring Language Skills

Bilingualism is the ability and function of dual language acquisition. It is best acquired through consistent exposure in real-life scenarios where grammar can be internalized more easily.

Two Subcategories of Early Bilingualism

• Compound Bilingualism: The individual learns the languages in the same environment and context, and they are sometimes used interchangeably (bilingual parents).
• Coordinate Bilingualism: The child acquires the two languages in different contexts (home, school).

After the Critical Period Learning

If language acquisition does not occur until after this time, the individual will never achieve full command of the language.

Check Attendance in Your Classroom

• Give
• Take
• Wait
• Line up
• Make a circle

Unit for the English

• Learning goals and learning contents
• Activity sequencing
• Materials and resources

Types of Resources

• The play corner is of great importance at these ages and should include all materials (dice, balls, puzzles, dominoes).
• The audio songs and music corner (CD with songs, instruments).
• The audiovisual corner with a great motivating load (slides, photographs).

Techniques for Storytelling

• Read slowly and clearly
• Use gestures, mime, facial expressions
• Begin with short sessions
• Have younger children sit on the floor around you
• Make comments about the illustrations

Types of Games

• Linguistic games (Look for the meaning of the word)
• Communicative games (information exchange)

Competitive Game

Are those games whose only goal is to win bad because a cooperative environment is recommended.

Pre-Storytelling

• Capture their attention
• Review language students have learned
• Pre-teach new vocabulary or expressions

Post-Storytelling

Q&A: Prepare comprehension questions for students to answer orally.

Main Advantages of Games

• Help children acquire language in a natural way
• Motivate children to learn because they are enjoying themselves
• Teach social skills such as cooperation and obeying rules