{"id":1132,"date":"2026-04-08T15:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devel.hostconsulting.it\/momo\/bilinguismo\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:42:15","slug":"bilingualism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lalocomotivadimomo.com\/en\/bilingualism\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilingualism"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bilingualism<\/h1>\n

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Natural, everyday bilingualism<\/h2>\n

At Becoming schools, bilingualism is not just an educational choice: it is a value, a way of growing up. At Locomotiva di Momo it is part of everyday life<\/strong>: of relationships, routines and the very way we learn.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”box-affiancati waypoint-trigger”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1134″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”immagine fade fade__alt fade–sx no-margin-bottom”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”testo fade fade__alt fade–dx no-margin-bottom blu-sfondo”]From the moment they join the nursery, the children grow up in an environment where Italian and English coexist naturally<\/strong>, supported by native-speaking nursery staff and bilingual teachers<\/strong> and by an integrated teaching approach that uses both languages as tools for communicating, thinking and learning.<\/p>\n

Understanding stems from ongoing experience, direct contact with a native-speaking teacher, and a school environment that promotes and values languages. Children do not merely learn English; they experience growing up in a bilingual environment in a highly interactive and creative way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”verde-sfondo border-radius-sezione-top border-radius-sezione-bottom”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”no-margin-bottom”]<\/p>\n

The benefits of bilingualism<\/h2>\n

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  • Superior logical abilities<\/strong> Greater analytical and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n
  • Greater attention and concentration<\/strong> Switching between languages requires focus<\/li>\n
  • Enhanced creativity<\/strong>\u00a0A predisposition towards divergent thinking and non-verbal creativity<\/li>\n
  • Enhanced working memory<\/strong>\u00a0Bilingual children find it easier to do mental arithmetic and to memorise instructions<\/li>\n
  • Cultural openness and long-term benefits<\/strong> Recognising the diversity of viewpoints, an open-minded attitude towards the world\u2019s cultures, and greater mental flexibility even in adulthood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Bilingualism Matters<\/h3>\n

    Becoming Education works in partnership with Bilingualism Matters<\/strong>, an international research centre on bilingualism, to ensure an evidence-based approach.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_raw_html css=”” el_class=”no-margin-bottom”]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”giallo-sfondo border-radius-sezione-top border-radius-sezione-bottom”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”no-margin-bottom”]<\/p>\n

    Bilingualism in Practice<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Growing up in a bilingual school means using two languages every day<\/strong>, quite naturally.
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    “One Teacher, One Language” method<\/h3>\n

    Every member of the teaching staff speaks to the children exclusively in their own mother tongue. Consistently associating a language with a particular person enables the child to learn English spontaneously and intuitively, without any confusion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”border-radius-40 no-margin-bottom box-descrittivo”]<\/p>\n

    Fair exposure to languages <\/span><\/h3>\n

    The team is organised to ensure a balanced mix of Italian and English. In the nursery, the policy is to have either native-speaking or bilingual educators in each section; in the\u00a0 preschool,\u00a0 native English speakers work alongside Italian-speaking teachers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”border-radius-40 no-margin-bottom box-descrittivo”]<\/p>\n

    Experience facilitators<\/span><\/h3>\n

    English becomes part of everyday life through real-life communication<\/strong>. The teachers incorporate the language into all routines: from playing in the park to visits to the market, museums or on public transport. The aim is for English to become a tool for exploring and understanding the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”stessa-altezza”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”border-radius-40 no-margin-bottom box-descrittivo”]<\/p>\n

    Champions of storytelling <\/span><\/h3>\n

    Teachers use reading aloud, drawing on a rich bilingual library to nurture a natural and experiential understanding of the language. Reading aloud, in the predominant languages, opens up dialogue and encourages children to explore and experiment with words.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”border-radius-40 no-margin-bottom box-descrittivo”]<\/p>\n

    Spaces designed for language learning<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The teachers create environments in which the English language enriches the children\u2019s exploration. Songs, active games and creative activities provide natural opportunities for the children to encounter the language and make it their own.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”img-mobile border-radius-40 img-mobile–row-3″ width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1779184419434{margin-right: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/lalocomotivadimomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/la-locomotiva-di-momo-bilinguismo-pratica.webp?id=731) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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    Bilingualism<\/h2>\n
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