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Multilingual Montessori

by Gabrielle Kotkov
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  • 68. Do similar languages confuse children?

    September 3, 2026 · 41 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, Gabrielle and Jenna answer a question from a parent raising her son with Portuguese while he attends a Spanish-language preschool. She’s concerned that the similarities between…

  • 67. How Do I Keep a Minority Language Playgroup in the Minority Language?

    August 6, 2026 · 24 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, Jenna has a recap of her trip to Ireland! We discuss the revitalization efforts that have been made in the last few decades to bring the Irish language back to a place of prominence…

  • 66. Bilingualism at Three (and a half!)

    July 9, 2026 · 25 min

    Today’s conversation is the fourth in a series of check-ins with my good friend and bilingual mom, Samantha! We previously checked in when Samantha’s daughter was 12 months, 15 months, and 18 months old. (If you missed our previous…

  • 65. Should you be speaking only the minority language at home?

    May 7, 2026 · 24 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we have a Broadway-themed episode! Jenna and Gabrielle are both working on Broadway shows this season, and Jenna is taking her kid to see the Broadway production of Frozen in Germany…

  • 64. Can kids learn language from a screen?

    April 9, 2026 · 36 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we have an Olympics recap! Gabrielle is back from volunteering at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and has learned a lot of new vocabulary. And Jenna has an update on the big…

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  • 63. How do you define fluency?

    March 5, 2026 · 41 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we're talking about dual language programs in the NYC public school system, how we define fluency when talking about multilingual people, and answering the question: Is it possible to…

  • 62. Language Acquisition vs. Language Learning

    February 5, 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we're talking about the Winter Olympics (Gabrielle is going to be there as a volunteer!), the recent NY Times Social Q about non-English speaking children, and answering the question…

  • 61. What if my child asks me to switch languages?

    January 8, 2026 · 26 min

    Welcome back to the Multilingual Montessori Podcast! We're returning in 2026 with new episodes and a new co-host, and we'll be here every month to answer your questions about raising and teaching multilingual children from a Montessori…

  • 60. Co-Teaching in Oaxaca, Mexico

    December 18, 2024 · 59 min

    In this episode, I interview a former teaching team about their time working in a bilingual Montessori classroom together in Oaxaca, Mexico! Charlotte Peck is a 3-6 Montessori educator and certified Positive Discipline Parent & Early…

  • 59. Bilingualism at 18 months: Everyone is "Nonni"

    October 17, 2024 · 44 min

    Today’s conversation is the third in a series of check-ins with my good friend and new bilingual mom, Samantha. We previously checked in when Samantha’s daughter was 12 months and 15 months.  If you missed our first two conversations, you…

  • 58. The Three Trimesters of Language Development

    September 5, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min

    Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized speaker, author, AMI 0-6 trained Montessorian and AMI 3-6 Trainer-in-Training working with parents, teachers, trainees, and school leaders in implementing Montessori on either…

  • 57. Montessori Toddlers with Nichole Holtvluwer

    May 10, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Nichole Holtvluwer is a mom and Montessorian with over two decades of experience working with young children. Nichole currently lives and works as a Montessori Toddler Guide at Hala Kahiki Montessori School on the island of Lāna’i, part of…

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About the show

Welcome to Multilingual Montessori, a podcast where we discuss multilingualism, multiculturalism, and raising children from a Montessori perspective. Hosted by AMI Montessori guide and TESOL instructor Gabrielle Kotkov, with special guest co-host Jenna Embrey. Follow instagram.com/multilingual.montessori and visit multilingualmontessori.org for more!