Which language should I choose for my child?

For some people choosing a language is easy and obvious. Perhaps you are a native  or fluent speaker of a language or you have relatives who are. However,  if  you  are like many families here in the UK, perhaps your experience is limited to some basic school-level French and asking for two beers on holiday in Spanish! That makes your decision a little tricky.

You may want to consider the following as a good starting point on language choice:
  * Do you have a strong preference for or a love of a particular language?
  * Have you studied any languages or do you know them well?
  * Do you feel comfortable using this language with your child(ren)?
  * Are there any other family members with language skills?
  * How often would you or other members of your family be able to use the
    language with your little one(s)?
  * Are there any languages spoken in your local area which you could easily
    access?
  * What kind of languages classes or playgroups are available locally?
  * Is there a Lingotot class near you? If not you could contact us about
    starting one!
  * Do any local nurseries or childminders offer a second language?
  * Do you live close to a university or similar institution where you could
    easily access foreign-speaking babysitters?

Don’t forget that when you have chosen your language that dedication is they key - so stick with it!

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