Heritage at Home: Nurturing Bilingualism and Cultural Identity in a Multilingual World

Ever wondered how to raise a bilingual child in a world that speaks fast, texts faster, and forgets its roots? Krystal sits down with Tiane Teo—Mandarin teacher, former vice principal, and proud author—to talk about Singapore’s secret sauce to bilingual brilliance.

From classroom tales in a junior college to writing a book on bilingual parenting, Tiane shares how Singapore blends English, culture, and heritage into one powerful education system. She shares the challenges of teaching heritage languages in a modern world and why today’s kids might need more than flashcards and cartoons to stay connected.

Tune in as she reveals tips for parents, the optimal age for language learning, and how community plays a key role in raising culturally aware, multilingual kids.

Guest Info: 
For more information about connecting with Tiane Teo's and her resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teo-ting-ting-3324551b0/?originalSubdomain=sg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpoweringBilingualConnections

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