Growing up bilingual: Giorgia's story

Elisabetta and Giorgia

Elisabetta and Giorgia in our office Source: SBS Italian

Giorgia is almost 20 years old. She was born in Melbourne and her mum Elisabetta has spoken Italian with her since birth. To this day she cannot remember speaking English with her mother ever.


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