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Languages from the Cradle - Introduction
"Languages from the Cradle" is a European Union funded project to collect the lullabies of Europe..
Lullabies in the original European languages, with their translations and background will be available here for families, schools and children to use. Lullabies in multiple languages are a perfect way to introduce new languages into a family setting. Every European country has its own culture of lullabies but this project and Wiki will allow you to cross the cultural divide and sing and play other wonderful lullabies in your homes.
Very young children, who hear these songs, will remember them later when starting to learn foreign languages. Indeed, research shows that lullabies do much more than lulling a baby to sleep. They provide opportunities for children’s growth and development as well as promoting a loving relationship between parent and child .
Languages from the Cradle is a direct response to the need for European citizens to learn other European languages. The starting point of the project is the recognition that the best way to learn or be introduced to a new language is in the home.
The project will inspire and motivate young children and families to realize and appreciate the beauty of other European languages and the rich culture they represent.
Many of us have experienced songs in foreign languages in childhood and for many of us these experiences are remembered in later life. The lullabies being collected in this project will serve the same purpose and lead to a resonance later in life.
The Languages from the Cradle project will result in a downloadable database of lullabies in European languages, translations and a cultural background. The repository will also be available on CD and DVD with a booklet.
You can contribute to the project to reach a positive and successful conclusion; for example, maybe your school can sing a lullaby for the project, with the information on the background of lullabies.
The project website is available at Languages from the Cradle
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