Raising a multilingual toddler abroad and watching the local language take over? Keep Them Talking is my compact online course for international parents: a clear, low-energy plan to keep your home language thriving alongside the local one. No linguistics degree needed, no rigid rules.
Bookings open on 20 November 2026. Find out more and join the waiting list →
Unsure about the best way to support your child’s multilingual language development?
You’re not alone!
Between conflicting advice, well-meaning opinions, and a hundred different methods online, it’s easy to feel like you’re getting it wrong. The truth is that there’s no one single “right” way to raise a child speaking 2+ languages; only what works for your family, on your schedule, with your kids.
As a bilingual parent myself, I know the challenges firsthand. And as a trained expert in language teaching and bilingualism, I’ve done the research so you don’t have to!
With my guidance and resources, you’ll be able to:
✔ Find an approach that works for your family.
✔ Feel confident in your decisions (and ignore unhelpful outside opinions!).
✔ Support your child’s language journey in a way that fits into your daily life.
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📌 Free Toolkits & Guides: Plan language routines, navigate milestones, and track your child’s multilingual journey – all with printables that are practical, not preachy!
📖 Ebooks: In-depth, practical guides for busy parents, from just €0.99. Browse my ebooks →
💬 1:1 Support Sessions
Some things need a tailored answer, not a blog post. Book a one-off session or a short coaching series to work through your specific multilingual parenting challenges.
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🎤 Workshops & Talks
Free live webinar: “Keep Your Home Language Alive (What parents like you told me, and what actually helps)”
Friday 20 November 2026, 12 pm (Berlin time), on Zoom. Insights from my survey of multilingual families, concrete tips you can use straight away, and an introduction to my new course Keep Them Talking. Sign up and I’ll email you the Zoom link →
Also coming up: an online Impulsvortrag (in German) on 15 February 2027 at 7 pm, bookable via the FBS Bitburg.
Would you like a workshop for your group, in person or online? Get in touch!
📞 Not sure where to start? Let’s talk! Book a free 15-minute chat and find out what kind of support fits your situation best.
Clare Maas
Guiding Families, Growing Languages Together!
Clare Maas
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📖 My ebooks
Stop Worrying, Start Talking
Mythbusting, research & practical tips for raising bilingual children in international families.
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Play, Learn, Talk
A compact, ready-to-use guide to no-prep language games for little ones, in any language.
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