Description
Young bilinguals assist their families with their day-to-day endeavors by serving as interpreters and translators. Their development is shaped by the linguistic practice of language brokering. The way in which these young bilinguals mediate the communicative needs of the family is evidence of their talent and capabilities. Furthermore, it reflects the communicative possibilities existing in the society in which these bilinguals develop. As bilingual children attempt to help monolinguals whose linguistic needs are not accommodated by our society, it would be beneficial for them to receive positive attention in a classroom. This could be achieved by encouraging them to speak two languages, and assisting them in improving their skills. A curriculum based on their skills that addresses their needs would promote and prolong their learning and provide the experiences necessary to develop a future career path for these young language brokers.
