{"product_id":"the-bilingual-edge-why-when-and-how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language-9780061246562","title":"The Bilingual Edge: Why, When, and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that parents want their children to have the lifelong cultural and intellectual advantages that come from being bilingual. Parents spend millions of dollars every year on classes, computer programs, and toys, all of which promise to help children learn a second language. But many of their best efforts (and investments) end in disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bilingual Edge\u003c\/em\u003e, professors and parents King and Mackey wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works. No matter what your language background is--whether you never passed Spanish in high school or you speak Mandarin fluently--King and Mackey will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselect the language that will give your child the most benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efind materials and programs that will assist your child in achieving fluency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidentify and use your family's unique traits to maximize learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFancy private schools and expensive materials aren't needed. Instead, \u003cem\u003eThe Bilingual Edge\u003c\/em\u003e translates the latest research into interactive strategies and quick tips that even the busiest parents can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kendall King, Alison Mackey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061246562\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKing, Kendall:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKendall King, Ph.D., and Alison Mackey, Ph.D. are linguistics professors at Georgetown University. Between them, they have written nearly a hundred research articles and books on bilingualism and language teaching methods. Also, they are both parents, teaching their children more than one language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMackey, Alison:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKendall King, Ph.D., and Alison Mackey, Ph.D. are linguistics professors at Georgetown University. Between them, they have written nearly a hundred research articles and books on bilingualism and language teaching methods. Also, they are both parents, teaching their children more than one language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43088210460787,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_112ff121-9571-487f-a822-60efc1d6e5e2.jpg?v=1748973382","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-bilingual-edge-why-when-and-how-to-teach-your-child-a-second-language-9780061246562","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}