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My Mother Speaks Three Languages in Spanish: A Celebration of Multilingualism
Introduction:
Have you ever been awestruck by someone's linguistic abilities? I have. My mother's fluency in three languages – and the fact that Spanish is one of them – has always been a source of both wonder and inspiration. This isn't just a simple statement; it's a story of heritage, cultural richness, and the incredible power of language. In this post, we'll delve into the multifaceted beauty of my mother's multilingualism, exploring how she learned these languages, the cultural impact it's had on our family, and the broader significance of multilingualism in today's world. We'll also touch on practical tips for raising multilingual children, if that's something you're interested in.
H2: The Languages My Mother Speaks: A Linguistic Tapestry
My mother's linguistic tapestry is woven with three vibrant threads: Spanish, English, and French. Spanish, her native language, is the foundation, imbued with the warmth and rhythm of her childhood in [Country of Origin]. English she acquired later in life, initially through necessity (perhaps due to immigration or professional opportunities), and honed to a near-native level through immersion and consistent practice. French, a language she learned through dedicated study and a love of French culture, adds another layer of sophistication and elegance to her repertoire.
This isn’t just about knowing vocabulary and grammar; it's about the nuanced understanding of different cultures embedded within each language. She doesn't just speak these languages; she lives them. Each language unlocks a different aspect of her personality and experiences.
H2: The Impact of Multilingualism on Our Family
Growing up in a multilingual household profoundly shaped my life and the lives of my siblings. We were exposed to different cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking from a very young age. Dinner table conversations often flowed effortlessly between Spanish, English, and even snippets of French, creating a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. This linguistic diversity fostered creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for other cultures.
We learned to navigate different communication styles, appreciate the subtle nuances of meaning embedded in various languages, and appreciate the richness that cultural diversity brings. This early exposure also gave us a significant advantage in our academic and professional pursuits, making it easier to learn additional languages later in life.
H3: Beyond Communication: The Cognitive Benefits
Numerous studies highlight the cognitive benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism. Research suggests that individuals who speak multiple languages often have improved memory, enhanced problem-solving skills, and increased cognitive flexibility. My mother serves as a living testament to these benefits. Her ability to switch seamlessly between languages strengthens her mental acuity and keeps her mind sharp.
H2: The Challenges and Rewards of Multilingualism
While the rewards of multilingualism are undeniable, there are also challenges. The initial learning process can be arduous, requiring significant time, dedication, and effort. Maintaining fluency in multiple languages also necessitates consistent practice and immersion. For my mother, this involved actively seeking opportunities to use each language in her daily life.
However, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. The sense of accomplishment, the expanded worldview, and the enriched personal and professional life are all immeasurable.
H2: Inspiring the Next Generation: Raising Multilingual Children
Witnessing my mother's success with languages inspired me to consider raising my own children in a multilingual environment. While it requires dedication and careful planning, the benefits are substantial. Early exposure through immersion, consistent use, and engaging learning techniques are vital. Utilizing different media, such as children's books, movies, and music, in various languages can help make learning fun and engaging.
It's important to remember that consistency is key; even small, regular interactions in different languages will yield significant results over time.
H2: The Broader Significance of Multilingualism in a Globalized World
In our increasingly interconnected world, multilingualism is more valuable than ever. It fosters understanding, bridges cultural divides, and opens doors to a wider range of opportunities. The ability to communicate effectively across different languages and cultures is a valuable asset in both personal and professional settings. My mother's linguistic journey demonstrates the power of embracing multiple languages and the enrichment it can bring to one's life and the lives of those around them.
Conclusion:
My mother's ability to speak three languages, with Spanish at its heart, is a source of immense pride and inspiration. It's a testament to the power of perseverance, the beauty of cultural diversity, and the cognitive benefits of multilingualism. Her journey highlights the importance of embracing language learning, not just for the practical benefits but for the enriching experience it offers. It's a legacy that continues to shape our family and inspires me to encourage multilingualism in my own life and the lives of those around me.
FAQs:
1. Did your mother learn all three languages simultaneously? No, she learned Spanish first as her native language, then English through immersion, and finally French through formal study.
2. What strategies did your mother use to maintain fluency in all three languages? She actively uses each language in different contexts; Spanish at home with family, English at work and with English-speaking friends, and French through reading, watching films, and engaging with French culture.
3. Did learning multiple languages impact her career? Absolutely. Her multilingual abilities opened doors to various professional opportunities and allowed her to communicate effectively with a wider range of clients and colleagues.
4. What advice would you give to someone wanting to learn multiple languages? Start with a language you’re genuinely passionate about, immerse yourself in the language and culture, find a language partner or tutor, and be patient and persistent.
5. Is it difficult raising multilingual children? It requires dedication and planning, but the long-term benefits for their cognitive development and global perspective make it worthwhile. Consistency and a fun, engaging approach are crucial.
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Growing up with Three Languages Xiao-lei Wang, 2008-11-06 This book is based on an eleven-year observation of two children who were simultaneously exposed to three languages from birth. It tells the story of two parents from different cultural, linguistic, and ethnic-racial backgrounds who joined to raise their two children with their heritage languages outside their native countries. It also tells the children’s story and the way they negotiated three cultures and languages and developed a trilingual identity. It sheds light on how parental support contributed to the children’s simultaneous acquisition of three languages in an environment where the main input of the two heritage languages came respectively from the father and from the mother. It addresses the challenges and the unique language developmental characteristics of the two children during their trilingual acquisition process. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Weaponizing of Language in the Classroom and Beyond Kisha C. Bryan, Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, 2023-12-04 In this edited volume, language weaponization — or the weaponization of language — is used to describe the process in which words, discourse, and language in any form can be used to inflict harm on others. The term harm is of vital importance because it refers to how specific groups of people are affected by ideologies and practices that normalize inequity and injustice in their environments. The contributions in this book explore how language ideologies, practices, and policies can physically, emotionally, socially, and/or economically disadvantage or harm minoritized individuals, as well as their cultures and languages. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Learning Spanish Elena Friederichsen, 2023-03-24 If you are one of those who wants to but does not have the courage, let me tell you that Spanish is a very beautiful language, full of magic and richness, and it is not difficult since you do not have to be afraid to learn it. The course I offer in this book is divided into concepts, grammar, pronunciation, and comparing differences between English and Spanish with short but clear explanations, only few lessons to learn, and the most important clues that people need for speaking Spanish. Speaking and understanding a different language is one of the most beautiful and satisfying things in life. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: McGraw-Hill Education Essential ESL Dictionary McGraw Hill, 2014-09-03 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn and understand thousands of new English words Clear, comprehensive, and easy to use, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English was developed to meet the needs of ESL students like you. Inside you will find more than 9,000 English terms, each with a simple definition so you will understand its meaning and usage. Every entry is accompanied by its phonetic translation, definition, and explanation. You'll find example sentences throughout that show English words in context. Hundreds of illustrations are also used throughout the dictionary, giving you visual reinforcement of word meanings. INCLUDES: 9,000+ American and British words, explained in easy-to-understand language Grammar and usage boxes to aid your understanding of key concepts A grammar summary that highlights parts of speech, idioms, sentence structures, and more A special section of illustrations--featuring thematic groups of words including animals, nature, electronics, music, the classroom, and more--to help you remember common terms A conversation guide that identifies important phrases for everyday situations such as meeting people, asking directions, going shopping, and more Whether you use it at work, in school, or at home, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English will become your trusted reference as you learn the language and build your English skills. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Language Strategies for Bilingual Families Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert, 2004-05-27 Lots of new parents these days have the opportunity to bring up their child with two or more languages because of increasing job mobility and the global community. The benefits of bilingualism and biculturalism such as higher cognitive skills, an awareness of language and sensitivity to other cultures, are being increasingly recognised. However many parents don’t know how to start, what methods to use or where to seek help when facing problems. Now Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert, a mother of three trilingual children, teacher and linguist who has lived and worked all over the world, has written a book which provides an inspiring approach to passing on two or more languages to your children. In Language Strategies for Bilingual Families she considers several methods of bilingualism and focuses on the one-person one-language approach, in which each parent speaks his or her native language and is responsible for passing on his or her culture. Suzanne questioned over a hundred bilingual families about their experiences and she interviewed thirty families in depth. The results of her study are linked to current academic research, but the book is both readable and relevant to non-academics and provides fascinating insights into being a multilingual family. It will prove an exciting and stimulating read for potential and current mixed-language families. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Balan Balins: The Moral Assassin C. E. Cole, 2016-11-29 How is a hired gun, an assassin paid to kill others in cold blood, able to remain a moral man? Demeter Granci faces this dilemma after years of being Balan Balins, a famous hired gun in the old West. Balan must face his past when he finds his real name listed on a contract with two other men. Arizona politician Abraham LaBourn wants all three men dead before he runs for governor, and Balan must take the contract before someone else does. When Balan learns who LaBourn really is, he gives up his ranch and all his friends in order to take the man down. He and his wife head to Arizona to end the political career of LaBourn, knowing they may never return to El Rancho de Marginado, the only home they have ever known. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Growing Up with Languages Claire Thomas, 2012-05-24 Primarily aimed as a practical resource for parents, but also of interest to students and researchers because of its unique content, this book includes recollections of and advice on many of the common issues or dilemmas that arise in multilingual families. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Yes, Mrs. Williams William Carlos Williams, 1982 The distinguished American poet, William Carlos Williams, portrays the life, thoughts, and character of his mother through recreations of her conversations. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Catalunya, One Nation, Two States A. Alland, 2006-12-25 This book deals with the culture of Catalan resistance to assimilation, through the maintenance of the Catalan language as an expression of identity. This book argues that the Catalans also developed a series of cultural mechanisms to foster identity through intellectual and recreational pursuits, as well as through an emphasis on language. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Bilingual Brain Albert Costa, 2020-01-30 'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Strategic Reading Level 2 Student's Book Jack C. Richards, Samuela Eckstut-Didier, 2012-04-23 Strategic Reading Second edition is a three-level series designed to develop reading, fluency, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills. Strategic Reading Level 2 is a reading skills book that contains twelve thematic units, each with three high interest readings. All readings come from authentic sources and have been slightly adapted to be appropriate for study by high intermediate-level students. Exercise material surrounding the readings builds students' vocabulary and develops their reading and critical thinking skills. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Next Big Story Soledad O'Brien, Rose Marie Arce, 2010-11-02 From top CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien comes a highly personal look at her biggest reporting moments from Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, the devastating Haiti earthquake, and to the historic 2008 U.S. elections and high profile interviews with everyday Americans. Drawing on her own unique background as well as her experiences at the front lines of the most provocative issues in today's society, and from her work on the acclaimed documentaries Black in America and Latino in America, O'Brien offers her candid, clear-eyed take on where we are as a country and where we're going. What emerges is both an inspiring message of hope and a glimpse into the heart and soul of one of America's most straight-talking reporters. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Whole Lotta Love and Other Tales Theodore Lyons, 2008-02-01 |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Portrait of a Family with a Fat Daughter Margherita Giacobino, 2018-05-10 'It has been a long while in Italian fiction since such an authentic and engaging voice has appeared.' Bruno Quaranta in La Stampa 'This memoir of four generations of a family provides a vivid and eloquent picture of Italian life stretching from the late 19th century, when the peasant lifestyle had changed little from medieval times, up to the consumer culture of the 1950s. It’s a saga that embraces characters like Maria, who emigrated to the USA for an unwise marriage, returning a few years later with a daughter and paralysis down one side of her body, and the author’s father, Angelo, a feckless chap who was interned in a German POW camp. In writing about her female-dominated family, some of whom she is old enough to remember – most notably the matriarchal grandmother Ninin – Giacobino imbues her account with a real sense of intimacy. She has a powerful feel for traditional Italian culture, her early chapters conjuring up a time when the hierarchy of the family was the only true reality, fairness was unknown and “a moment’s tenderness must last a week”. Alastair Mabbutt in The Herald 'An epic novel, which is the story of an Italy which no longer exists, becomes the portrait of a family. It is a novel which touches the heart.' Valeria Parrella in Grazie Beautifully and sympathetically evoking the intense world of working-class Turin, this story is a pleasure to read. The Catholic Herald '... well written and a fascinating read. I learned a great deal about aspects of Italian social history through the eyes of this one family. The translation is clever too, trying to keep a flavour of Piedmontese dialect while making sure English-speaking readers are not alienated by the use of too many foreign words. The characters are all vividly portrayed, from Ninin’s drunken and predatory grandfather, to the various aunts, and down to happy-go-lucky dog Pucci. .' The Historical Novel Society Review A warm and direct story, memorable for its vivid description and depth of cultural understanding. Thomas Tallon in The Tablet 'It's like a rural version of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan saga . It’s a powerful and atmospheric record of largely unexplored terrain.' Margaret Drabble's Book of the Year in The Times Literary Supplement |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Children's Multilingual Development and Education Alison L. Bailey, Anna V. Osipova, 2016 A study of the beliefs and practices of parents and educators raising future generations of multilingual children. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Voting Rights Act United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution, 2006 |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Tell about Night Flowers Julia Eichelberger, 2015-07-08 Tell about Night Flowers presents previously unpublished letters by Eudora Welty, selected and annotated by scholar Julia Eichelberger. Welty published many of her best-known works in the 1940s: A Curtain of Green, The Wide Net, The Robber Bridegroom, Delta Wedding, and The Golden Apples. During this period, she also wrote hundreds of letters to two friends who shared her love of gardening. One friend, Diarmuid Russell, was her literary agent in New York; the other, John Robinson, was a high school classmate and an aspiring writer who served in the Army in WWII, and long the focus of Welty's affection. Welty's lyrical, witty, and poignant discussions of gardening and nature are delightful in themselves; they are also figurative expressions of Welty's views of her writing and her friendships. Taken together with thirty-five illustrations, they form a poetic narrative of their own, chronicling artistic and psychic developments that were underway before Welty was fully conscious of them. By 1949 her art, like her friendships, had evolved in ways that she would never have predicted in 1940. Tell about Night Flowers not only lets readers glimpse Welty in her garden; it also reveals a brilliant and generous mind responding to the public events, people, art, and natural landscapes Welty encountered at home and on her travels during the 1940s. This book enhances our understanding of the life, landscape, and art of a major American writer. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Eckhart Tolle and Idiocracy Lucia Canovi, 2017-03-14 |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Forced Out Susan J. Terrio, 2024-02-20 Features the stories of undocumented mothers who reunite with their children in the US years after fleeing violence at home Facing escalating chaos and violence in their home countries, many Central American mothers have found that a desperate flight to the north was their only choice. Many left their children behind in order to spare them the hardships of the journey. If they made it across the border without getting locked up or deported, they entered a country increasingly unwilling to recognize claims of asylum. This book features the stories of women who crossed the border without encountering immigration authorities, in some cases several times, and settled in the greater Washington, DC, area, living in the shadows for years. By centering on the voices of the women themselves, it offers an intimate look at what drove them from home and the challenges they face in reuniting years later with their children. Forced Out traces the women’s evolving attitudes toward the violence embedded in institutions and everyday life in their home countries, as well as their continued vulnerability and dependence in the US. It also highlights the challenges they face in parenting children adapting to American society and learning English while living with mothers who had left them years before and become strangers to them. Rather than sensationalizing their trauma or dwelling on their vulnerability, the stories reveal the women’s rich, complex inner lives, their resilience in overcoming senseless violence, and their unswerving commitment to bettering their children’s lives. Clear, vivid, and impactful, this is a humbling and humane look at the state of migration to America today. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Bilingualism Across the Lifespan Kenneth Hyltenstam, Loraine K. Obler, 1989-09-29 Bilingualism Across the Lifespan examines the dynamics of bilingual language processing over time from the perspectives of neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. This multidisciplinary approach is fundamental to an understanding of how the bilingual's two (or more) language systems interact with each other and with other higher cognitive systems, neurological substrates, and social systems - a central theme of this volume. Contributors examine the nature of bilingualism during various phases of the lifecycle - childhood, adulthood, and old age - and in various health/pathology conditions. Topics range from code separation in the young bilingual child, across various types of language pathologies in adult bilinguals, to language choice problems in dementia. The volume thus offers a broad overview of current theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of bilingualism. It will interest and stimulate researchers and graduate students in the fields of linguistics, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology, as well as in foreign language teaching, speech pathology, educational psychology, and special education. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Lights of Summer: A Need for Fire Alexander Rebelle, 2014-11-05 After surprising both himself and his friends and family alike with his unlikely success in his pursuit of a re-discovered dream, Aries Constantine finds himself with the mysterious woman, Eva, in the city of Baltimore where he has become a hero to the people. Life is good for the unlikely duo in Baltimore, but perhaps too good. As the storm clouds roll in over Chesapeake Bay, there comes an old nemesis with a grudge and a determination to reign supreme in a rekindled and bitter rivalry. Lights of Summer: A Need for Fire, is the second installment in the Lights of Summer series, a thrilling and uplifting tale of hope, love, sex, rediscovered dreams, and the sport of baseball. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Cambridge Global English Stage 8 Workbook Chris Barker, Libby Mitchell, 2014-08-21 Cambridge Global English Stages 7-9 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language (ESL) Curriculum Framework. Workbook 8 is organised into eighteen thematic units of study based on the Cambridge International Examinations English as a Second Language Scheme of Work for Stage 8 The units are carefully structured to reinforce the language learning of the Coursebook, at the same time as extending students' knowledge via a range of exercise types. CEFR Level: B1. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Complete Olive Series Collection Carol Drinkwater, 2013-08-01 Carol Drinkwater's much-loved Olive Farm memoirs, THE OLIVE FARM, THE OLIVE HARVEST, THE OLIVE ROUTE, THE OLIVE SEASON, THE OLIVE TREE and RETURN TO THE OLIVE FARM chart the adventures of Carol and her husband Michel on their Provencal Olive farm in the south of France. THE COMPLETE OLIVE SERIES COLLECTION includes all six books in Carol's vibrant and heartwarming series, from the humble beginnings of the organic olive farm and the highs and lows of life in provincial France; to Carol's sixteen month journey across the Mediterranean in search of the routes that olive growing has taken over the centuries; and back again to France for more life and love, olive oil and beehives at the farm in Provence. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Women in the Crucible of Conquest Karen Vieira Powers, 2005 The first history of women's contributions to the Spanish colonization of the New World. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Consensus Organizing Mike Eichler, 2007-01-18 The first new form of community organizing since Saul Alinsky, this book connects the poor to the rest of society. Written in a logical, teachable, and pragmatic style, Consensus Organizing: Building Communities of Mutual Self Interest is a model of social change for the 21st century. Through real examples, author Mike Eichler illustrates how anyone can practice consensus organizing and help the poor, forgotten, and disempowered. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: A Long Way from Clearwater Dale McMillan, 2010-12-17 In 1924, George and Ike Simmons lived just three hundred yards apart physically, but economically, socially, and racially they were separated by a vast chasm of racial prejudice. George is from a wealthy, former plantation family. Ike is the son of the domestic help at the big house. Can their families overcome racial barriers to develop lifelong friendships? Family tragedy, courage, faith, honor and a servants heart in both men leaves an interesting trail. Marrying the right women turns out to be a very important key. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Feminist Views on the English Stage Elaine Aston, 2003-11-24 Feminist Views on the English Stage, first published in 2003, is an exciting and insightful study on drama from a feminist perspective, one that challenges an idea of the 1990s as a 'post-feminist' decade and pays attention to women's playwriting marginalized by a 'renaissance' of angry young men. Working through a generational mix of writers, from Sarah Kane, the iconoclastic 'bad girl' of the stage, to the 'canonical' Caryl Churchill, Elaine Aston charts the significant political and aesthetic changes in women's playwriting at the century's end. Aston also explores writing for the 1990s in theatre by Sarah Daniels, Bryony Lavery, Phyllis Nagy, Winsome Pinnock, Rebecca Prichard, Judy Upton and Timberlake Wertenbaker. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Politics of Bisexual/biracial Identity Beverly Yuen Thompson, 1999 |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses Keith V. Bletzer, 2015-07-15 Based on six years of extended ethnography in multiple agricultural areas of the Eastern United States, Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses is a monograph which explores the lives of migrant and seasonal farm workers. The six-year study secured multi-setting field data in primary, secondary and casual sites, and audio-taped narrative life stories from men and women who harvest and perform the related tasks that help to make the many foods which we enjoy in abundance. The study presented in this book elaborates vignettes from field observations with a focus on workers who use drugs and alcohol, and is complemented by formal (narrative life stories) and informal interviews. The author explores diverse field data that reveal the hardships, exclusion and social adversities that migrant farm workers experience many times more often than any other social group with considerable susceptibility to drug / alcohol use. Down Country Lanes, Behind Abandoned Houses gives readers a perspective about farm workers’ social vulnerability across multiple agricultural areas, while comparing willful neglect and social non-existence experienced by farm workers to a gray zone of contemporary horrors in the way that these men and women have been viewed and treated over many decades. The monograph is an invaluable reference for the study of social problems, substance abuse, trans-national migratory experiences and field methods in sociology. The book also serves as a contemporary handbook on the anthropology of American agricultural labor. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Mirror of Karma and the 4 Sisters Alicia Hou, 2010-11-22 |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Queer, Latinx, and Bilingual Holly Cashman, 2017-11-10 Shortlisted for the 2018 BAAL Book Prize This book is a sociolinguistic ethnography of LGBT Mexicans/Latinxs in Phoenix, Arizona, a major metropolitan area in the U.S. Southwest. The main focus of the book is to examine participants’ conceptions of their ethnic and sexual identities and how identities influence (and are influenced by) language practices. This book explores the intersubjective construction and negotiation of identities among queer Mexicans/Latinxs, paying attention to how identities are co-constructed in the interview setting in coming out narratives and in narratives of silence. The book destabilizes the dominant narrative on language maintenance and shift in sociolinguistics, much of which relies on a (heterosexual) family-based model of intergenerational language transmission, by bringing those individuals often at the margin of the family (LGBTQ members) to the center of the analysis. It contributes to the queering of bilingualism and Spanish in the U.S., not only by including a previously unstudied subgroup (LGBTQ people), but also by providing a different lens through which to view the diverse language and identity practices of U.S. Mexicans/Latinxs. This book addresses this exclusion and makes a significant contribution to the study of bilingualism and multilingualism by bringing LGBTQ Latinas/os to the center of the analysis. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Intercultural Communication Houman A. Sadri, Madelyn Flammia, 2011-03-03 > |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The White Princess Philippa Gregory, 2013-07-23 Adapted for the STARZ original series, The White Princess. Love to the Death. When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house—Elizabeth of York—to unify a country divided by war for more than three decades. But his bride is still in love with his dead enemy, and her mother and half of England remain loyal to her brother, the missing York heir. Henry’s greatest fear is that somewhere a prince is waiting to reclaim the throne. When a young man who would be king invades England, Elizabeth has to choose between the new husband she is coming to love and the boy who claims to be her lost brother: the rose of York come home at last. “A bloody irresistible read.” —People “Bring on the blood, sex, and tears!...You name it, it’s all here.” —USA TODAY |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Essential Readings on Stress and Coping Among Parents of Deaf and Hearing-impaired Children Idalia Mapp, 2004 A science-based reader for understanding the major stressors parents of deaf/hearing-impaired children face and how they cope with negative states that threaten their personal and family lives |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Understanding the Transnational Lives and Literacies of Immigrant Children Jungmin Kwon, 2022-04-22 This book provides targeted suggestions that educators can use to ensure successful teaching and learning with today's growing population of transnational, multilingual students. The text offers insights based on the author's observations, interactions, and interviews with second-generation immigrant children, their families, and their teachers in the United States and South Korea. These collected stories give educators a better understanding of how elementary school children engage in language, literacy, and learning in and across spaces and countries; the forms of unique linguistic and cultural knowledge immigrant children build, expand, and mobilize as they move across contexts; the ways in which immigrant children position themselves and represent their identities; and how educators and researchers can honor these children's identities and unique talents. Featuring children's narratives, drawings, writings, maps, and photographs, this resource is a must-read for educators and researchers seeking to create more inclusive learning spaces and literacy practices. Book Features: Examples of students' literacy practices with insights for more effective teaching. Practical lessons gleaned from children engaging with language and literacy in flexible and dynamic ways in their everyday lives. Targeted suggestions to help educators better understand and utilize children's unique linguistic abilities and cultural understandings. Discussion questions and examples that challenge deficit perspectives of immigrant children and reposition them as multilingual and transnational experts. Implications for educators and researchers seeking ways to amplify young immigrant children's voices and leverage their knowledge. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Bilingualism and Identity Mercedes Niño-Murcia, Jason Rothman, 2008-04-02 Sociolinguists have been pursuing connections between language and identity for several decades. But how are language and identity related in bilingualism and multilingualism? Mobilizing the most current methodology, this collection presents new research on language identity and bilingualism in three regions where Spanish coexists with other languages. The cases are Spanish-English contact in the United States, Spanish-indigenous language contact in Latin America, and Spanish-regional language contact in Spain. This is the first comparativist book to examine language and identity construction among bi- or multilingual speakers while keeping one of the languages constant. The sociolinguistic standing of Spanish varies among the three regions depending whether or not it is a language of prestige. Comparisons therefore afford a strong constructivist perspective on how linguistic ideologies affect bi/multilingual identity formation. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Sociology of Families David M Newman, Elizabeth Grauerholz, 2002-02-19 Covering a series of issues, this book seeks to reestablish sociology of the family as a key area in undergraduate studies. It provides a theoretical and scholarly overview of the area and includes various essays. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Bilingual Siblings Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert, 2011-01-13 How do bilingual brothers and sisters talk to each other? Sibling language use is an uncharted area in studies of bilingualism. From a perspective of independent researcher and parent of three bilingual children Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert discusses the issues of a growing bilingual or multilingual family. What happens when there are two or more children at different stages of language development? Do all the siblings speak the same languages? Which language(s) do the siblings prefer to speak together? Could one child refuse to speak one language while another child is fluently bilingual? How do the factors of birth order, personality or family size interact in language production? With data from over 100 international families this book investigates the reality of family life with two or more children and languages. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: Considering Trilingual Education Kathryn Henn-Reinke, 2012-04-27 Based in case studies conducted in the US, Europe, and Latin America, this book explores the feasibility and benefits of trilingual/ multilingual education in the United States. Currently, there are few programs in the country of this nature, as educators tend to conclude that English-language learners would be overwhelmed by study in additional languages. Henn-Reinke builds an argument supporting trilingual education in the US, discussing issues of identity, curriculum, pedagogy, and the impact of other psycho-socio-linguistic factors. |
| my mother speaks three languages in spanish: The Link: Colette's Beginning Makala Thomas, 2008-08-19 The sequel to a hidden link or mystery, this novel gives us clues not only to the mysterious boy she meets dead at night in a meadow, but the even greater mystery of the girl herself. Colette's Beginning is the Link to Matthew James's child and teen years, continuing on where parts were cut out in the previous novel. Colette's blissful life with her father crumbles before her eyes when she takes a frightening dare in the meadow of her home island, just to prove that she isn't 'chicken'. Her father Steven, unable to believe what she had done, leaves home, tearing his little girl's heart and replacing his fun self with her strict mother, Brenda. However, Colette is able to turn her life around and get on just fine without her father- so everyone thinks. When it all becomes too much she runs away from home into the meadow where everything started, and meets the mysterious Matthew James! View Colette and Matthew's relationship like you've never seen it before! |
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