The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual. This book helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual...

In Language at the speed of sight, internationally renowned cognitive scientist Mark Seidenberg reveals the under explored science of reading, which spans cognitive science, neurobiology, and linguistics. As Seidenberg shows, the disconnect between science and education is a major factor in America's chronic underachievement. By building on science's insights, we can improve how our children read, and take real steps toward solving the inequality...

Conversation Spanish for Beginners and Travellers Volume III and IVis a comprehensive and simple program for learning Spanish in fast, simple, and interactive lessons that will help you learn fluent conversations with step-by-step Spanish conversations quickly and easy in your car, lesson by lesson, to native-level fluency in no time.Inside you will find:How to ask about the time of day and how to understand currency in quick and easy lessons for...