Bilingualism Myths: Will Teaching Two Languages Confuse My Child?

In the heart of San Antonio, hearing a mix of English and Spanish is part of the local rhythm, and multilingualism is a beautiful part of our community’s culture.

However, many parents worry that speaking two languages might confuse their child or worsen a speech problem. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this is a myth. Children all over the world learn multiple languages every day, and they develop language skills just as other children do.

Today, let’s look at the facts and the incredible "superpowers" that come with being multilingual.