Dual Language Books in Local Libraries
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The Bradford West-Gwillimbury Public Library offers dual language books in: Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Tamil, and Urdu.
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The Barrie Public Library offers dual language picture books in: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. |
The Importance of Developing First Languages
All students are encouraged to continue to use and develop their first language whenever possible.
Effective oral, reading and writing skills in one language will influence the ability of a student to develop effective oral, reading and writing skills in another language.