Bilingual Avenue with Marianna Du Bosq

Bilingual Avenue with Marianna Du Bosq

Author: Interviews with experts and parents sharing best practices for raising and Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the path of raising children who speak more than one language comes with unique questions and moments of doubt. Bilingual Avenue with Marianna Du Bosq exists within that space, offering conversations that feel like a supportive chat with a well-informed friend. Each episode brings voices from both sides of the journey: seasoned experts who study language acquisition sit alongside parents who are in the thick of it, sharing what has worked in their own homes and classrooms. You’ll hear honest stories about strategies that succeeded, obstacles that surprised them, and the small, everyday inspirations that keep the bilingual journey moving forward. This podcast serves as a practical companion, demystifying the process and providing tangible takeaways you can apply, whether you’re just starting out or looking to overcome a specific challenge. It’s about building confidence and community, turning the abstract idea of multilingualism into a lived and manageable reality for your family. Tune in to find clarity and connection on a road that, while rewarding, is always better traveled with a bit of guidance and shared experience.
Episodes
126: Q&A - How I play with my bilingual children in the car [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I answer a member's question on what kinds of games can be played in the car to infuse language. Tune in to hear 4 games I play in the car and one that I do with my baby as well!
125: Maximize your child's bilingual ability with Adam Beck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:51
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I interview Adam Beck, the creator of BilingualMonkeys.com and the Bilingual Zoo. Adam chats with us about his book, Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability.
Which language  should I speak to my bilingual baby? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:59
On this episode, I answer a future mother who is hesitant about speaking her mother tongue to her child. Spoiler alert: I challenge her to do it! Tune in to find out why!
123: Leveraging TV for language learning with Alice Jansen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:14
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I host the very first consulting call podcast episode. I chat with Alice Jansen, a member of the Bilingual Avenue Members' Club! We talk about games for language development, the pros…
121: Bilingual Kids Rock with Olena Centeno [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:50
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I interview fellow podcaster and multilingual mother, Olena Centeno about her language journey and the work she does to support bilingual families worldwide.
120: Q&A - Where can I find resources in the target language? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:26
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I share seven tips for finding resources in the target language. Question: Hi there I'm a Venezuelan mother of a three years old boy. I have spoken Spanish to my son from birth, I com…
118: Q&A - What is the best language policy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:26
On this episode, a father wonders what language policy would work best for his family. Should they consider the Minority Language at Home strategy to increase the exposure? Or should they give the One Person, One Languag…
117: Getting your toddler to speak with Kimberly Scanlon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I chat with Kimberly Scanlon about some of her favorite strategies to promote language development in toddlers! She shares wonderful ideas to help our children express themselves and…