Non English speaker 4years old child in Malta

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Saracordeiro Member

Member since 04 February 2017

SaracordeiroMember04 February 2017 14:36:41

Hello everyone, I would like to know if everyone have had this experience before and what to do, my boyfriend daughter will probably join us in Malta soon she is 4 years old and she only speaks Portuguese, there is any Portuguese school or school that have Portuguese teachers that will teach her English??

bernie_iris_fabian_david Serial expat

Member since 21 July 2015

bernie_iris_fabian_davidSerial expat04 February 2017 15:17:55

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Hi there, I don't think there is a portuguese school in Malta. On the upside, children usually learn a new language quickly, if she goes to kindergarten she might pick up English fast, some of the language schools also have English courses for young (pre school) children. Good luck

Bernie

Saracordeiro Member

Member since 04 February 2017

SaracordeiroMember04 February 2017 15:31:23

OK many thanks for the help 馃槉

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GuestPoster491Guest04 February 2017 15:43:44

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I agree with iris_fabian_david's comment.聽 Small children, when immersed in a new environment with a new language can often gain fluency in very short times.聽 If only most adults could perform as well.聽 Fortunately, small children aren't as afraid of making mistakes and don't let ego and other reasons block their path to learning.

Saracordeiro Member

Member since 04 February 2017

SaracordeiroMember04 February 2017 15:48:48

Many thanks, I will so it won't be a reason for not accepting her in kindergarten if she do not speak English at first??

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GuestPoster491Guest04 February 2017 17:26:34

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Saracordeiro wrote:
Many thanks, I will so it won't be a reason for not accepting her in kindergarten if she do not speak English at first??

I couldn't imagine it being a problem.聽 Just explain the situation, it won't be the first time it's happened

Arianna123 New member

Member since 31 October 2022

Arianna123New member05 November 2022 07:25:31

@Saracordeiro hi Sara, my name is Arianna and I live on Costa da Caparica. With my family we are planning to move to Malta and I would like to have a little conversation with you. Is it possible? I' m writing in English because this section doesn' t permit to write in portuguese. I hope to hear you soon. Many thanks.. Arianna

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert05 November 2022 07:48:06

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@Saracordeiro hi Sara, my name is Arianna and I live on Costa da Caparica. With my family we are planning to move to Malta and I would like to have a little conversation with you. Is it possible? I' m writing in English because this section doesn' t permit to write in portuguese. I hope to hear you soon. Many thanks.. Arianna
-@Arianna123

Welcome to the Forum, you are unlikely to receive a reply from Sara, she has not participated on here since 2017

Arianna123 New member

Member since 31 October 2022

Arianna123New member05 November 2022 08:09:21

Hi. Thanks for your reply. How can I contact portuguese people who are still active in the f贸rum? Thanks

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert05 November 2022 09:21:54

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Hi. Thanks for your reply. How can I contact portuguese people who are still active in the f贸rum? Thanks
-@Arianna123

Start a new topic and hopefully you will be contacted, good luck.

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