한미 이중언어 🇰🇷🇺🇸 두 살 클로이의 한국어, 1년 만에 무슨 일이? 😲

How much has Chloe's Korean changed over the past year? 😊 Come along and see how far she's come—from saying just a few Korean words to using full expressions and understanding so much more of the language. As a Korean-American family, we've heard the same advice from many bilingual families: once children start school in the U.S., English tends to take over naturally, while the minority language often becomes harder to maintain. We've also been told that if the Korean-speaking parent starts relying on English at home, children may begin to think, "Why should I speak Korean when Mom speaks English too?" Over time, many kids end up using English almost exclusively. That's why we've tried our best to make Korean feel natural, comfortable, and meaningful for Chloe—not just as a second language, but as a language she truly feels connected to. For the past few years, we've made a conscious effort to speak Korean at home and create as many opportunities as possible for her to hear and use it every day. So, what difference has all that time and consistency made? Let's take a look at Chloe's Korean journey and see how much she's grown. 💛