S2E08 Cantonese Mommy Part2｜In a multilingual environment, [LeLe Listening and Reading Series] provides good tools to continuously support meaningful input in life｜Little seeds for language learning
♥ Preface
【English Interview】
Michelle believes that [LeLe Listening and Reading Series] and [LeLe Reading Pen] have provided good tools.
It has saved parents a lot of time in exploration
Immediately be able to accompany your children to read together
In this era, there is no reason not to learn well.
Accompany your children to read in the Lele Listening and Reading Series
Observe the development of children's interests and hobbies
Provide more Chinese input resources
Let children continue to learn without pressure and in a self-driven environment
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Still free self
Always sing my songs and travel thousands of miles
Vast Oceans, Vast Skies
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Michelle believes that the Le Le Listening and Reading System and the LeLe Reading Pen already provide excellent tools, saving parents a great deal of time searching for resources. With these, families can immediately start shared reading with their children.
In this era, there's no excuse for not learning successfully. By accompanying children as they read Le Le books, observing their interests, and providing more Chinese-language resources, Michelle helps foster a learning environment where kids can continue learning independently and without pressure
♥ Outline
00:00 Many people are curious about how Michelle teaches her children Cantonese and Chinese at the same time?
If you already have good resources [LeLe Listening and Reading Series], why not read with your children from an early age?
01:00 LeLe Talk Podcast accompanies overseas families on their journey to learn Chinese.
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02:30 Michelle How to create a trilingual environment for children, so that they can speak fluently in each language, listen to them speak slowly
03:45 Any advice for Cantonese-speaking families?
If you want to learn a new language, speak it every day
Michelle first taught Cantonese, then Chinese, and did not teach English at home.
05:50 When the children were young, there was a Chinese play date, and the parents also spoke Chinese to each other.
No translation into Cantonese or English on the spot
08:00 Go to Chinese immersion school at the age of three, and go to regular school at the age of four, all in English environment
09:45 In a multilingual environment, everything starts with "listening" and English will soon become fluent
10:15 What should I do if my child only speaks English at home?
Michelle will ask her child to finish speaking in English, but then repeat it in Cantonese or Chinese.
This is when you can tell if your child needs help with grammar.
11:30 Children need opportunities to hear correct sentence patterns and practice them consistently
13:14 Share information with families who need to learn Chinese.
【LeLe Listening and Reading Series】More than just a tool, it is a family connection, memory and self-identity
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15:05 As a second-generation immigrant, I have fewer opportunities to hear complete sentences and idioms.
【LeLe Listening and Reading Series】has more meaningful input
16:40 All the entertainment for children when they were young was in Chinese
18:20 My son currently likes cooking and insect programs the most.
Children learn interesting things in Chinese and can convert to other languages by themselves
For example, there are not so many insects in the United States compared to Asia. Language also helps children explore knowledge in different fields.
19:35 My daughter continues to use the Lele Listening and Reading Series to accompany her until she finds her interests.
19:50 When children [read independently], their interest drives them to continue exploring different fields
21:15 Most Hong Kong singers sing in Cantonese and Chinese. When children attend concerts, they can watch the subtitles and sing along.
23:24 Share this information with your friends. The interview content may help them gain new insights into their Chinese learning journey.
【LeLe Listening and Reading Series】More than just a tool, it is a family connection, memory and self-identity
Subscribe to the free [LeLe Newsletter] to receive three LeLe sample books and more activity ideas
25:00 When Michelle's children sang "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies", they almost cried. This has a profound meaning for their family.
25:40 In today's world, with the internet and the Lele Audiobook series, it's a shame if you can't speak the language fluently.
26:45 Michelle was very touched that the children were able to communicate with their elders in Cantonese
27:55 If children can use good tools from a young age [LeLe Listening and Reading Series] [LeLe Point Reading Pen]
If there is only one person at home who can speak Chinese or other languages, never give up speaking your language.
Once you have a clear goal, continue to accompany your child in learning. Parents cannot be lazy🌟
28:40 Michelle's journey shows us the possibility of Cantonese and Chinese coexisting
29:15 We already have good tools [LeLe Listening and Reading Series] and [LeLe Reading Pen], which can be used to accompany children to read together.
30:00 [LeLe Listening and Reading Series] You can finish reading all 300 books in one year, and there are still 65 days to rest!
31:30 Michelle, the producer of Cantonese Mommy, gave us a lot of encouragement and practical methods
① Learning a language is not about "professionalism" but "accompaniment"
② Any effort is useful
③ Continue
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32:57 "You're working very hard. You're already doing the most important thing. Use love and words to connect your life stories with your children."
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♥ Related information
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