Support your multilingual child’s language development

It is completely normal for children to grow up multilingual. However, parents of multilingual children often have many doubts and questions about how they can support their child’s language development.

Justin Markussen-Brown will discuss 

• The two main types of bilingual development
• How long it takes for a child to develop skills in two languages
• The benefits of developing strong language skills in multiple languages during childhood
• Techniques and strategies that parents can use to support their child’s development in their own language, as well as what they can do to support their child’s Danish
• The obligatory Danish screenings that all bilingual children must undergo when they are 3 years old

Program
 

• 17:00 -17:10: Introduction by Amanda Sandegaard
• 17:10 – 17:55: Presentation by Justin Markussen-Brown
• 17:55 – 18:05: Break
• 18:05 – 18:35: Questions from the audience, moderated by Amanda Sandegaard.
• 18:35 – 19:00: Justin will stay on the 4th floor, if anyone has any further questions.
   

About Amanda Sandegaard and Justin Markussen-Brown

Amanda Sandegaard is a linguist and MA. In children’s language and literature. She has been communicating her knowledge for 5 years tat the Copenhagen Main Library and is behind the video series “Strengthen Your Child’s Language” and the events ‘My Multilingual Child’.

Justin Markussen-Brown is a Danish-Canadian linguist who has researched the language teaching practices of Danish educators and the effects of continuing education in language teaching practices. Justin is known for his easy-to-understand and accessible presentation of the complexity of language acquisition. He is also the father of multilingual children himself.

 

Practical information

• The event is aimed at parents of children aged 0-6, but everyone who is interested is welcome to participate
• The event will be held in English, questions can be asked in Danish and English
• The event will be held at LIVE at the 4th floor of the Main Public Library of Copenhagen