Are your home languages different from English used in Ontario schools? Is your child learning English as an additional language?
We support Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) to help them learn English and do well in school.
Learn more about how we support English language learning in school.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are lots of ways you can continue to support your child’s language development at home, including:
- reading, writing and storytelling with your child using home language(s), which provides a strong foundation for learning English as an additional language
- asking your child about school and encouraging them to share what they’re learning in home language(s) and/or English
- playing interactive games that support language learning
- singing songs, reciting poems and learning nursery rhymes help children develop literacy skills through rhythm and repetition
- communicating with your child’s educators
Learn more about how you can engage with your child’s learning.
We support Multilingual Language Learners to help them learn English and do well in school.
Learn more about how we support English language learning in school.
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