Multilingual - Multilingual Montessori

Language Acquisition vs. Language Learning

By Gabrielle Kotkov February 5, 2026Podcast

Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we're talking about the Winter Olympics (Gabrielle is going to…

What if my child asks me to switch languages?

By Gabrielle Kotkov January 31, 2026Podcast

Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Welcome back to the Multilingual Montessori Podcast! We're returning in 2026 with new episodes and a new co-host,…

What’s the best way to raise a multilingual child?

By Gabrielle Kotkov August 28, 2023Language FAQ, Podcast

Today's Frequently Asked Question is: What’s the best way to raise a multilingual child? I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on one…

What are the stages of second language acquisition?

By Gabrielle Kotkov March 13, 2023Language FAQ, Podcast

Today's Frequently Asked Question is: What are the stages of second language acquisition?I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on one frequently asked…

Meagan De Clerck on Multilingual Homeschooling

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 2, 2022Podcast

Meagan De Clerck is a multilingual mom of four. Meagan lives with her family in Northern Vermont and homeschools her children with a Montessori-inspired curriculum. Meagan’s children are trilingual; she…

Is It Too Late to Raise My Child Bilingual?

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 26, 2022Podcast

A question I hear all the time is: Is it too late to raise my child bilingual? This is the first episode of a new series of short, bite-sized episodes…

Janina Burmeister on Life as an Expat Mom

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 24, 2022Podcast

Janina Burmeister is a mom and Montessorian living in Valencia, Spain. Janina is originally from Germany but she has lived abroad for the past twenty years! In this episode, Janina…

A Polyglot in Paris: Multilingualism in Academic, Professional and Social Life

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 21, 2022Podcast

María Laura Ribadeneira grew up in Quito, Ecuador where she spoke Spanish at home, English at school, and studied French outside of school. She went to college in the US…

Siri Panday, Director of Education for Toddler and Primary at Marin Montessori School

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 21, 2022Podcast

Siri Panday is the Director of Education for Toddler and Primary at Marin Montessori School in Northern California. Siri is trained as both a 0-3 and 3-6 AMI Guide, and…

How Multilingual Montessori Came to Be (An Interview with Me!)

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 21, 2022Podcast

The guest for this episode is…me! I invited my good friend and former coworker Claudia to interview me about my education background and how I came to start Multilingual Montessori.…

What are different models of bilingual education?

By Gabrielle Kotkov July 1, 2021Language FAQ

Not all bilingual education programs are structured the same! When searching for a bilingual education program for your child, here are some things to keep in mind. The Enrichment Model…

Does bilingualism cause language delays in children?

By Gabrielle Kotkov July 1, 2021Language FAQ

NO! Bilingual children’s language development does not lag behind that of their monolingual peers. In fact, bilingualism has many positive effects on language acquisition and development. Bilingual children might appear…

What is the Sandwich Technique?

By Gabrielle Kotkov April 17, 2021Language FAQ

The Sandwich Technique is a method used in foreign language teaching, and can be used with our young children when introducing new vocabulary in the target language. For example, if…

Methods for Raising Bilingual Children

By Gabrielle Kotkov April 8, 2021Language FAQ

OPOL: One Parent One Language When parents speak two different languages, they can each speak to the child exclusively in their own language. (This is usually their native language, but…

Is it too late to raise my child bilingual?

By Gabrielle Kotkov January 17, 2021Language FAQ, Montessori FAQ

A question I hear all the time is: Is it too late to raise my child bilingual? NO! It’s never too late for a child to learn to speak another…

Can I Teach My Child a Language That Isn’t My Native Language?

By Gabrielle Kotkov December 26, 2020Language FAQ, Montessori FAQ

Yes! We can absolutely teach our children languages even if we aren't native speakers. It takes a little extra effort and dedication, but it's well worth it. Learn Together Make…

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