A gift for life: consciously nurturing multilingualism.
Our world is global – families, friendships and opportunities today span many languages. Children who grow up with several languages from an early age possess a great gift: greater scope for self-expression, closer cultural ties, and more bridges to other people.
Children who grow up with more than one language from the very start benefit from this head start throughout their lives: they develop a keen sense of language, are more flexible in their thinking and find it easier to learn further languages later on.
Language strengthens thinking, identity and the future.
But how can you raise a child to be multilingual without overwhelming them? And what role do parents play in this? The earlier you start laying the right foundations, the easier and more natural it will be for your child to feel at home in two or more languages.
With ‘Growing up multilingual – by inlingua’, we support parents and families on this journey. We show you how to foster multilingualism in a loving and practical way – and we help to dispel any uncertainties and myths.
Multilingualism is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children – provided we guide them through it consciously.
Why start early?
Babies listen from the very beginning, even whilst still in the womb: to voices, rhythms and intonation. The earlier languages are introduced into their everyday lives in a loving and consistent way, the more naturally they will develop alongside them.
You don’t need to be language experts to do this. What children need is clarity, structure and trust – and that’s exactly what you’ll get from us. With expert guidance, practical tips and easy-to-understand advice, we’ll support you on your journey to becoming a multilingual family.
Frequently asked questions from parents:
- Can our child really learn two languages at the same time?
- Which language should we speak at home?
- What if our child gets confused?
- How do we deal with relatives who say, ‘That’ll just confuse the child’?
- Is it better to be ‘consistent’ and speak just one language – or is it OK to mix them?
- What should we do if our child doesn’t reply in one language at all?
- What if our child develops language problems later on? Is multilingualism to blame?
- Do both parents have to speak the same language?
- How do I teach my child my mother tongue, even though my partner doesn’t speak it?
- When should our child start speaking ‘properly’ – and in which language first?
We address these and many other questions in our seminar series ‘Growing up multilingual’ – in a clear, well-informed and practical way.
- INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR – Growing up multilingual from the very start: the basics
Duration: 90 mins
Target audience: (Expectant) parents of multilingual children
Description:
This seminar provides the basics for a confident start to multilingual upbringing. You will learn what it means to grow up multilingual, why it is important to start early, and which approaches parents can choose. Myths and facts are debunked, whilst common questions from parents provide initial guidance for everyday life.
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Format: online
One-off fee (incl. 19% VAT):
€59 for individuals
€89 for couplesDo you have any questions about this course?
Please feel free to call us on (0451 4007610) or send an email to mvP0-PXa8-T28-T97-u39u--+P-58bT+-w@nospam.
To register online, please click on the gelben button and then select your preferred course.
- ADVANCED SEMINAR – Shaping multilingualism consciously: deepening your understanding of the fundamentals
Duration: 90 mins.
Target audience: (Expectant) parents of multilingual children
Description:
This seminar provides a deeper understanding of how multilingual children acquire language and how their language behaviour differs from that of monolingual children. You will learn what is perfectly normal during the developmental process, what difficulties may arise, and how to deal with them calmly in everyday life. Language mixing, varying levels of language proficiency and silence in one language are clearly explained and contextualised. Another key focus is on the question of identity: which culture does the child experience as their home, and how do they cope with two languages and, possibly, two worlds? Practical tips will help you to consistently nurture language development, give your child a sense of security, and lay a stable foundation for multilingualism and a sense of belonging.Date: to be confirmed
Format: online
One-off fee (incl. 19% VAT):
€59.00 for individuals
€89.00 for couples
- PRACTICAL SEMINAR – Becoming multilingual through play
Duration: 90 mins
Target audience: (Expectant) parents of multilingual children
Description:
This seminar focuses on practical ideas for bringing your family language to life in everyday situations. Through songs, rhymes, games and reading activities, you’ll discover simple ways to nurture the minority language – without pressure, but with joy and a sense of closeness. Together, we’ll explore how routines such as eating, getting dressed or going shopping can become valuable language-learning moments, and how language can develop quite naturally within family life.
The seminar is aimed at parents who wish to actively promote the minority language and are keen to take away practical ideas to use straight away.Date: to be confirmed
Format: online
One-off fee (incl. 19% VAT):
€59.00 for individuals
€89.00 for couples
- Would you like further support?
We’d be delighted to continue supporting you on your journey:
In one-to-one sessions, we’ll address your specific family situation and work together to develop practical solutions.
Sessions can take place online or in person at inlingua.
Dates: to be arranged individually
Format: online or in person
Costs on request
Would you like to book a one-to-one session? Great!
Please give us a call (0451 4007610) or send an email to iuPk7OXK4+Tm4+Tt-+un5v-v6O-p4aTu7w@nospam.
We look forward to hearing from you!
