Simultaneous bilingualism

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Simultaneous bilingualism is when a child becomes bilingual by learning two languages at one time.

It is affected by:

1. The ability of their parents to speak the two languages.
2. The amount and manner in which the parents use the languages with the child.
3. The languages the child speaks with other family members, such as siblings.
4. The language that the child uses in their community.
5. The language through which the child is educated.

In Tunisia and Morocco, many people in the upper classes are simultaneously bilingual in French and Arabic (see African French).

In many immigrant families, children learn one language at home from their parents and another at school and from talking with friends.