Speaking in Tongues

A fascinating in depth look into real life experiences of second language learning in educational settings, Immersion style!

"Four Kids. Four Languages. One city. One World.
At a time when 31 states have passed “English Only” laws, four pioneering families put their children in public schools where, from the first day of kindergarten, their teachers speak mostly in a foreign language.
Speaking in Tongues follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This charming story will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need to succeed in the 21st century."


Lets keep the conversation going!  I will be posting additional links to vidoes from Speaking in Tongues.
Take a peak at the trailer.
http://vimeo.com/6073529

PRIDE

On Saturday Pine Village marched in the Boston Pride Parade for the 7th year! It is always a fabulous, invigorating day to remember! We want to thank the dedicated few who this year braved the cold driving rain to join us on our march! We thank you and your awesome children for helping us show and celebrate our PRIDE! We LOVE you!!!!

Spanish tips to try at home!

Each month at Pine Village we email tips for parents to use to help support bilingualism at home!  Here is an example!  

We will be posting our tips every week or 2 so stay tuned for great ways to help your children become bilingual!!

 Quisiera = I would like

If you are looking for a simple phrase to help you start forming sentences in Spanish, try using the word QUISIERA (pronounced KEE –SEE- AIR –AH) which means, “I would like…”

Here are some examples to get you started!

English	Spanish
I would like water.	Quisiera agua.
I would like a hug.	Quisiera un abrazo.
I would like to dance.	Quisiera bailar.
I would like an apple.	Quisiera una manzana.
I would like the blue one.	Quisiera el azul.
I would like a spoon please.	Quisiera una cuchara por favor.
I would like to practice more Spanish please!	Quisiera practicar mas español por favor!

Don’t forget to add POR FAVOR at the end          and you’ve got a full sentence in
SPANISH!!

Have fun playing with verbs and nouns and encourage a conversation with your child by asking them what THEY would like too!          (i.e. QUISIERAS un abrazo? = Would you like a hug?)

NY TIMES Article from May 2011 Supports Bilingualism!

We are always so happy to find articles that support what we so strongly believe in!  When we find an article in the NYT we are especially proud.  We know what we do here at Pine Village is true and valuable and will stand the test of time.  We only wish there was a way to scream it to the world!  We meet people each and every week who come to us wishing they had found us sooner!  It used to be our little joke, that we kept our schools a secret.  Now its time to spread the word about Pine Village and the benefits of Bilingualism and Biculturalism in our children.  Pine Village provides a unique opportunity for children to experience culture and language in an environment that supports individualized early education.  We believe every child should have this opportunity!

Help us spread the word about PVP!

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/science/31conversation.html?_r=1&src=recg