Bilingualism means understanding and/or using two or more languages.

Children all over the world successfully learn more than one language as they grow. Learning two or more languages does not cause speech or language difficulties. In fact, children can become confident communicators in all the languages they hear and use regularly.

If your family uses more than one language, it is important to keep speaking the language that feels most natural to you. Using your home language helps your child build strong communication skills, connect with family and culture, and develop their understanding of language.

Click below for advice and practical ideas to support your child as they learn and use more than one language.