Your bilingual ability makes you or your child stand out in a crowd?

Your bilingual ability makes you or your child stand out in a crowd? In most of the United States, monolingualism is still the norm. The Census Bureau reports that only a small percentage of Americans speak both their native language and another language fluently (compared to Europeans). Using a language other than English will probably cause you or your child to feel WEIRD or WOW in one way or another. In this case, there is a tíamaestra (aunty-teacher) who is working hard with her niece. Having almost achieved the goal, the aunty and niece are proud of themselves for becoming bilingual.  In terms of her experience as a parent (caregiver), we invite you to talk more out. We call this the “grocery store showtime” Most parents (caregivers) feel comfortable communicating privately with their children in languages other than English; however, others like to keep practicing the new language outdoors like in public—for example, in the grocery store checkout line—family parties— park rides— restaurants— They can become much more self-conscious about their new power. The tiamaestra explained, “I just feel like I’m sort of being ‘hoity-toity’ or something—I mean here I am, this Anglo woman, who using Spanish in Stores with my niece. As it’s clearly not my first language, I finished my advanced Spanish program. I know that if I don't use it I will lose it. I just sometimes feel a little show-off-y or something but I love showing what I know.”   Dear Mamaestras,  I think it's fine and fun. Don't be afraid to show off what you know and what you've accomplished with all your hard work 😓 . Show off time! Whenever possible, use the language and this will help other moms. Today, bilingualism is a necessity, not a trend. You might stand out a bit at the checkout line or at children's birthday parties if you speak a language other than English. During such occasions, you may want to speak up about your work was To be heard by other kids and mothers… NOTE: You should check when your child is ready for it and also if he or she shares the same enthusiasm. In the case of the TíaMaestra, the little girl was always proud of her Spanish. About Mamaestra de Español Mamaestra Course Mamaestra MUSIC Mamaestra Store Share our Work and Art