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Welcome to In Plain Language, the speech and language podcast presented by Malty the Blue Tiger bilingual children's books. Here, you'll get invaluable tips from top experts to help advance your child's language skills — whether it's their native language or a new language.

To support the podcast, visit anchor.fm/in-plain-language and click "Support." Your contribution helps to provide families with free language and learning resources!

For bilingual books and audiobooks, visit www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com.

In Plain Language Malty the Blue Tiger Books

    • Kinder und Familie

Welcome to In Plain Language, the speech and language podcast presented by Malty the Blue Tiger bilingual children's books. Here, you'll get invaluable tips from top experts to help advance your child's language skills — whether it's their native language or a new language.

To support the podcast, visit anchor.fm/in-plain-language and click "Support." Your contribution helps to provide families with free language and learning resources!

For bilingual books and audiobooks, visit www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com.

    How to Teach Kids Language Through Music

    How to Teach Kids Language Through Music

    If you want to make language learning an even more exciting and successful journey for your child, music (and particularly salsa music!) is a great way to start. Tamara Marie, host of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast, explains why and gives tips to get started in this episode of In Plain Language. 

    You can learn more about Spanish Con Salsa by visiting www.SpanishConSalsa.com. 

    Support the In Plain Language podcast to continue bringing free language and speech resources to families by clicking "Support" here: https://anchor.fm/in-plain-language.

    Shop Malty the Blue Tiger bilingual books through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and many other trusted retailers, or by visiting www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com.  

    • 18 Min.
    3 Common Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids

    3 Common Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids

    If you've embarked on the exciting journey of raising a bilingual child, you know just how much (and sometimes conflicting) information there is on this topic. Nadia Granados, BA, MA, PhD, and Briana Santiago, BA, MA — who are sisters and founders of LinguaLearner, an engaging Spanish and English preschool curriculum that you can do with your child at home — describe three common myths and what parents need to know in today's eye-opening episode. 

    You can learn more about LinguaLearner at www.LinguaLearner.com.

    Support the In Plain Language podcast to continue bringing free language and speech resources to families by clicking "Support" here: https://anchor.fm/in-plain-language.

    Shop bilingual books and language learning resources at www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com.

    • 17 Min.
    The Importance of Getting Kids Access to Their Own Books at Home

    The Importance of Getting Kids Access to Their Own Books at Home

    Research shows that kids who grow up in homes with books have better academic success and life outcomes. In today’s episode, we speak with Rebecca Cohen, co-founder of Brooklyn Book Bodega, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the number of 100+ book homes in Brooklyn. 

    She explains why it’s so important to have books kids can call their own at home, gives tips for building your own home library, and has great insight on how to get involved — whether you’re looking for free books for your own home library or want to help other families get access to books.

    You can learn more at www.BrooklynBookBodega.org. 

    Support the In Plain Language podcast to continue bringing free language and speech resources to families by clicking "Support" here: https://anchor.fm/in-plain-language.

    Shop bilingual books and language learning resources at www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com. 

    • 18 Min.
    Boost Your Child's Reading Comprehension (In Any Language!)

    Boost Your Child's Reading Comprehension (In Any Language!)

    Reading comprehension is a critical building block of learning, whether your child is reading in their native language or a new language! 

    In today's episode of the In Plain Language podcast, Spanish teacher Erin Coleman of The Engaged Spanish Classroom gives tangible tips and activities for gauging and boosting your child's reading comprehension. You can visit her blog and shop here for more resources: www.TheEngagedSpanishClassroom.com.

    Support the In Plain Language podcast to continue bringing free language and speech resources to families by clicking "Support" here: https://anchor.fm/in-plain-language.

    Shop bilingual books and language learning resources at www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com.

    • 17 Min.
    Support Your Child's Language Development at Home

    Support Your Child's Language Development at Home

    Strong language skills can set your child up for success in all subjects! If your child is spending more time learning from home than usual right now, they may not be exposed to the language-building activities they would typically have in school. 

    In today's Season 2 kick-off of the In Plain Language podcast, Diane Paul of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association gives expert tips for supporting your child's language development at home — without it feeling like homework for them. 

    Support the In Plain Language podcast to continue bringing free language and speech resources to families worldwide by clicking "Support" here: https://anchor.fm/in-plain-language.

    Shop bilingual books and language learning resources at www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com. 

    • 16 Min.
    Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten This Summer!

    Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten This Summer!

    What skills do kids need to have when they enter kindergarten? Should they know how to read, or how to count? What can you do if their preschool has been closed and they've been watching Frozen on repeat for the past four months? Not to worry: Carrie Shrier, an early childhood educator at Michigan State University Extension, has straightforward tips and strategies to get your child ready this summer (no cramming required). 

    To keep your child learning at home, shop Malty the Blue Tiger bilingual books & audiobooks at www.MaltyTheBlueTiger.com or on Amazon now! These are the teacher-recommended resources that will teach your child language skills and help them embrace their unique voice.

    This is our last episode of Season 1 of In Plain Language! We'll be back in October 2020 with new language learning resources for you and your family. Thank you so much for joining us!

    • 13 Min.

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