Photo by: David Salafia on Flickr
The earlier you start, the better
Children's brains are ready to absorb languages from the moment they are formed. So, don't wait for the baby to be born to speak to her in the minority language - go for it and babble away to that pregnant belly. Since babies learn languages by absorbing only those sounds they hear on a consistent basis, the more you talk to her, and the earlier, the better.
Photo by: David Salafia on Flickr
The earlier you start, the better
Children's brains are ready to absorb languages from the moment they are formed. So, don't wait for the baby to be born to speak to her in the minority language - go for it and babble away to that pregnant belly. Since babies learn languages by absorbing only those sounds they hear on a consistent basis, the more you talk to her, and the earlier, the better.