Narration of non-fluent English speakers

Narration of non-fluent English speakers

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June 16, 2019 at 5:07 pm
olive
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We are Filipino speakers .My kids are 12,7 and 2 yrs old. How should we do narration if our books are in English (Sadly we don’t have much living books in Filipino). Should I translate the stories in our language or read as it is? My kids are not yet fluent in English, although they could slightly understand basic English conversations, Should I let them narrate only in our Language or ask them to try to narrate also in English . Thanks in advance.
June 16, 2019 at 5:36 pm
MissusLeata
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If it were me, I’d have that narrate in Filipino. It’s easier to understand a second language than it is to speak it. As they become more fluent, they can start narrating in English. Kuddos on raising bi-lingual kids! I speak Spanish and have only recently found a way to get the kids learning Spanish!
June 18, 2019 at 9:17 am
Monica
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I agree! Have them narrate in Filipino while they are still learning the English language. What a gift that they will have both languages!

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