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Start Talking Today – 7 Prompts to Spark Language Growth in Your Multilingual Home

by Adrienne

You’re raising a multilingual child.

You’ve read the books, followed the right accounts, maybe even downloaded a language tracker or two…

But when it comes to actually getting your child to speak — in your heritage or home language — you’re stuck.

You want your child to: ✅ Feel confident speaking the language you love ✅ Build a deep connection to their roots and culture ✅ Talk back to you in more than just one-word answers

But every time you try, it ends in blank stares, mixed-up languages, or just silence. 😓

And if you’re anything like me, you’ve wondered: “Am I doing enough?”

Breathe, mama. You’re not alone — and you are definitely not failing.

Why talking matters more than anything else

Research shows that children need thousands of hours of meaningful input in a language before they can confidently express themselves in it. That input doesn’t need to be perfect — it needs to be consistent, engaging, and comprehensible.

And the easiest, most natural way to do that? 💬 Talking. Every day. About real life.

That’s why I created a free download with 7 connection-focused talking prompts you can use right away — no prep, no pressure.

2 Sample Prompts + Conversations by Age

Prompt: What do you want to eat for snack today?

  • Age 2–3 — You: “Apple or banana? Red or yellow? Mmm, let’s eat together!”
  • Age 4–6 — You: “What’s your favourite fruit? Why do you like it? Sweet or sour?”

Prompt: Can you name everyone in our family and what they like to do?

  • Age 2–3 — You: “Mama cooks. Baba reads. What does sister do?”
  • Age 6+ — You: “Let’s draw our family. What’s one thing everyone loves doing? Can you describe it in our home language?”
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These prompts build real language skills — while deepening connection with your child. And that’s the win we’re looking for.

Ready to get started?

👉 Download your 7 Talking Prompts here and start using them today!

You don’t need more overwhelm. Just a little spark. Let’s talk.

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