The Language Experiment

By Camillo Lakiss and Kaisa Martiskainen

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Episodes: 19

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How do I raise a multilingual child? Will exposing my child to multiple languages confuse them? Will their speech be delayed? How can I give them enough exposure to my mother tongue? These were just some of the questions that Kaisa and Camillo had when they were expecting their first child. Originally from Finland and Brazil, now living in the French speaking part of Canada, the couple searched for answers, literature and resources about multilingual upbringing.


When their research turned out unfruitful, they agreed to do what felt most natural to them: practicing their own languages with their daughter while incorporating two local languages on top of that. The Language Experiment is a podcast where Kaisa and Camillo share their journey on multilingual parenting with hopes of helping and encouraging other parents who are looking to raise multilingual children. There will be interviews, practical tips and plenty of real life experiences and perspectives on multilingualism.


You’ll discover how they helped their daughter become quadrilingual before the age of three only by reading, singing, playing and spending time outdoors with her. You’ll learn to recognize and critically assess some of the myths surrounding multilingual parenting. You’ll also hear from other parents and learn what worked for them and what didn’t. If you are a parent raising or wanting to raise children with multiple languages, this podcast is a must-listen. Hit subscribe now and join the community!


Episode Date
One Year In Portugal: An Unfiltered Recap
Aug 18, 2025
From Playground to Parenthood: Phil’s Vietnamese-Canadian Language Journey
May 19, 2025
Anna-Maria’s Story: Language, Identity and Belonging in Finland
Apr 17, 2025
Multilingualism and Identity: Nurturing a strong sense of self
Dec 30, 2024
Update on the year that has passed
Nov 15, 2024
Shifting Linguistic Landscapes: A Major Life Change
Oct 16, 2023
An interview with a mom of trilingual twins
Sep 27, 2023
Honest Insights: Tracking Our Language Milestones
Sep 13, 2023
Using music as a daily language learning tool
Aug 30, 2023
How many languages can a child learn simultaneously? Tom’s Story
Aug 21, 2023
6 ways to fight language exclusion
Aug 14, 2023
Help! I can’t speak my native language to my child
Aug 07, 2023
6 common myths about bilingualism & multilingualism busted
Jul 24, 2023
4 easy (and cheap) ways to teach languages to your child
Jul 15, 2023
The challenges of balancing multiple languages at home
Jul 07, 2023
Why should you raise your child multilingual?
Jul 01, 2023
4 multilingual parenting strategies to try with your child
Jul 01, 2023
This is our story
Jun 27, 2023
Welcome to the Language Experiment
Jun 27, 2023