Perfect Bilingual Books for Holiday Gifts 双语书籍是完美的假期礼物

It’s common knowledge that dual language programmes aid literacy development and bridge cultural gaps. However, a growing body of research also indicates that bilingualism helps build problem-solving skills and enhances other areas of cognition. It paves the way for collaborative learning, helps cultivate life-long learning skills, and leads to higher focus and an improved ability to adapt to change. 

大家都知道双语课程会帮助孩子的读写能力的发展及对不同文化的理解。然而，越来越多的研究表明双语会帮助孩子建立解决问题的技巧，以及增强其他领域的认知。双语学习会为孩子的协作学习做好铺垫，并帮助孩子培养终身学习的技巧，引领孩子发展出更高的专注能力和适应变化的能力。

According to Ms. Segolene Ekoto, a Primary Year 5 Co-Teacher at Yew Chung International School of Beijing, students recognize early on that both of their co-teachers are equally responsible for their learning. “It’s really rewarding to see them [the students] develop pride in their own native language as well as showing great interest in learning another language,” she said. “During assemblies and cultural events, they get input from the co-principals and teachers in two different languages.”

北京耀中国际学校五年级老师Segolene Ekoto说，学生会在双教师协作教学中认识到两位教师都是同等负责孩子的学习。“看到学生在母语学习中发展出自信，在学习另一语言时展现巨大兴趣的时候，我感觉到我的工作充满回报。在晨会以及其他文化活动中，他们会在双校长及老师身上学习两种不同语言。”

Ms. Ekoto’s Co-Teacher, Rachel Li, then went on to describe how the YCIS Beijing libraries cater to this multicultural community and play a key role in the immersive bilingual experience. In addition to its growing collection of books and learning resources, the Primary school library has a section dedicated to bilingual books. “Culturally diverse stories can teach children both the importance of accepting others and the beauty of difference”, said Ms. Li.

Ekoto老师的搭档Rachel Li老师向大家展示北京耀中国际学校图书馆是如何满足这个多元文化的社区，并在双语学习中起到重要作用的。图书馆的馆藏和学习的资源越来越多，小学图书馆就有一个地方专门存放双语书籍。“多元的文化故事会教导孩子接受别人以及尊重差异的重要性。”李老师补充道。

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