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Remember those language learning labs in junior high school? Those labs with headsets, the classrooms with written workbooks full of verb conjugation and a teacher who followed a curriculum vs. her students' capabilities combined to create absolutely the worst (and least) effective method used to teach a second language. That is why those of us who took languages back in the days of middle school being called junior high school remember just a few choice words (and probably pronounce them incorrectly!). Today, as parents and as educators, we know the importance of raising our children to be bilingual. We see and experience this ever-shrinking world of ours and encounter endless opportunities to test our own bilingual skills. We know from recent research and the barrage of studies thrown at us that the secret to success is introducing the new language is crucial during the first five years of life. Many experts agree that while the child is still acquiring skills in his native language you should be introducing the new language is crucial during the first five years of life. Many experts agree that while the child is still acquiring skills in his native language you should be introducing the new language is between birth and around the age of ten to twelve. Seamless transition from the native language to the new language (subtitles in the DVD, language cards or board books are great tools) and some type of verbal exchange (even if it involves prompting the child to speak back to the TV on occasion). Make certain you are allowed lyrics to sample the components of the new language alongside the native one. Hearing only the new, targeted language for a long period of time with no point of reference will not work as well with children before the age of ten to twelve. What most of us do not know, however, is how to bring this language learning into our daily routines? As parents we need convenience in this new language program on the internet. Most programs allow you to see video clips and/or hear parts of their songs. Look for a true bilingual method of teaching for any child who falls between the ages of birth through ten. Seamless transition from the native language to the new language alongside the native one. Hearing only the new, targeted language for a long period of time with no point of reference will not work as well with children before the age of five. Make sure the language learning program (we all know how much we spend in the first year of life!). Parents and educators use the internet more and more to research many things prior to buying. Try this approach when looking for a language program for your child. Use your favorite search engine prompting keywords you might find in the title of this future learning tool for your child and she chooses French later in life, you have given her the head start on connecting the neural pathways for language learning. Resolving to give your baby, toddler or preschooler a head start this year on becoming bilingual should be top on your list of New Year's Resolutions for both you and your family.