For parents who want to raise children who are proficient in more than one language, Aktuna has very simple advice. “Start early and make sure the children are in an environment where there is a multiplicity of language, “ she said. “If they are targeting a particular language, make sure that they are immersed in a playgroup or perhaps school, kindergarten, pre-school, where they can actually use the language. Children tend to pick up languages very effortlessly, so if is really a waste not to make good use of this time and the ability that they have while they are young.”