Being Bilingual

Being Bilingual

Introduction What language do you speak? Do you speak one language or more than one? People who speak two languages are bilingual.

French and English My name is Andre. I live in Quebec, Canada. I speak two languages. I speak French and English. My teachers use French and English in many classes, such as reading and social studies.

Spanish and English My name is Manuel. I live in New York. I am Hispanic, and I speak two languages. I speak Spanish and English.

My grandparents moved to New York City from Spain. My grandfather taught me to sing Spanish songs and play guitar.

Cherokee and English My name is Waya, and I am Cherokee. Waya means “ wolf” in the Cherokee language. I speak two languages. I speak Cherokee and English.