Did you know that making language learning fun and engaging for young children can play a huge role in fostering their bilingual skills? Whether it’s through creative content, interactive activities, or research-backed methods, helping kids embrace multiple languages from a young age can set them up for lifelong success.
In this episode, I sit down with Lorena Aceves Hernández and Brenda Sánchez, the brilliant speech pathologists behind Telelingo. We’ll dive into their inspiring journey of creating an innovative platform and YouTube channel designed to teach Spanish to young children in fun, interactive ways. You’ll hear about their passion for bilingual education, the importance of early language exposure, and how they’re helping Latino families embrace bilingualism.
Plus, I’m offering a special treat—exclusive early access to my upcoming book Nadie Me Dijo Esto Sobre Criar a un Niño Bilingüe.
Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Importance of Early Language Learning – Discover why starting bilingual education early can benefit children’s cognitive development and set a strong foundation for lifelong language skills.
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Interactive & Fun Learning Techniques – Learn how Telelingo uses engaging, research-backed methods to make Spanish learning fun and effective for kids, keeping them excited about language.
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Unique Bilingual Resources for Latino Families – Find out how Lorena and Brenda are designing Telelingo with resources tailored specifically for Latino families who want to encourage Spanish learning at home.
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Expert Tips for Raising Bilingual Kids – Get valuable advice from Lorena and Brenda, who share strategies parents can use to support bilingualism, even in non-Spanish-speaking communities.
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How to Use YouTube & Digital Content for Bilingual Education – Hear how Telelingo uses its YouTube channel to bring language learning to families with accessible, kid-friendly content that fits into busy schedules.
About Lorena Aceves Hernández and Brenda Sánchez:
Experienced Bilingual Speech Therapists – Lorena and Brenda have over a decade of combined experience as bilingual speech-language pathologists, specializing in empowering bilingual families through language development.
Founders of TeleLingo – Motivated by a lack of Spanish-language educational content, they launched TeleLingo, a platform providing Spanish language resources, workshops, and engaging videos that foster bilingual learning in young children.
Mission-Driven Educators – With a shared goal, they work to promote cultural connection, inclusivity, and language preservation within Latino communities through creative and research-backed content.
Backgrounds Rooted in Cultural Connection – Both women draw from personal experiences; Lorena’s transition from Mexico to Texas and Brenda’s heritage from Laredo, TX, inform their culturally attuned approach to bilingual education.
Innovators and Community Advocates – Through YouTube, workshops, live sessions, and national speaking engagements, Lorena and Brenda offer resources and support to families across the U.S., making bilingual learning accessible and meaningful.
Learn More About ¡Telelingo! : https://telelingokids.com/
Quotes:
"People ask us, like, whose idea it was. I think it kind of formed itself as we were having this conversation about the lack of resources. She was coming, again, from the angle of working in the homes of these families that were asking, like, ‘Can we have something to support my child's language development in Spanish?’"
-Telelingo (on how Telelingo was created)
"We're all about taking away the fluff; we're all about dispelling the myths so that we can be advocates and help the generation. It's amazing that we have this new generation of parents who understand the value and are changing the narrative."
-Telelingo(on the power of bilingualism)
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