How long will it take for my kids to speak English?

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Member since 25 February 2012

dragoneleMember25 February 2012 05:25:15

Hi everyone!
So, We live in Italy now but my family is planning to move to Canada in the summer. I have 2 children (10 & 7) who don't speak fluent English. My oldest can have a very basic conversation but the 7 year old is not able to do even that. I have been told they will be put in a normal class with occassional ESL teacher help. Does anyone know, from experience , how long it will take them to become fluent? I shudder at the thought of them sitting in class clueless for a long time...

Wilson Guest

WilsonGuest25 February 2012 05:29:57

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you should read this article. http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/ … -language/

dragonele Member

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dragoneleMember25 February 2012 06:48:13

Thank you! I have been searching for articles and none were quite this good. I'm open to more advice/articles!!

mike77 Active member

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mike77Active member02 March 2012 17:12:35

hi dragonele where are you planning to stay in canada?How much time did you wait for your visa?Any tips how to apply plse.
Thanks

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ChristineViP03 March 2012 06:08:26

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@mike77- you could start a new topic on the Canada forum. Thank you.

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