BECOMING BILINGUAL: The Art of Speaking Spanish9 Jan

30- How to Raise Bilingual Children with Charlotte Mason Education — with Joahanna Pérez Ray

What does it really take to raise bilingual children—especially when you’re homeschooling and want to build fluency with purpose, not pressure?

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Joahanna Pérez Ray — a Chilean-born homeschool mom, professional translator, historical researcher, and the passionate voice behind Charlotte Mason en Español.

Together, we explore:

Johanna’s upbringing in Chile 🇨🇱
Her move to the U.S. and journey learning English as a second language
How she discovered Charlotte Mason education — and why it resonates so deeply with bilingual families
Practical strategies for teaching Spanish at home, even if you're not a native speaker
Advice for Hispanic parents preserving heritage and language
Why language learning and cultural awareness are essential in today’s world

Whether you're just beginning your bilingual homeschool journey or looking to deepen your family's connection to Spanish, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped.

🎧 Stick around until the end to hear about Joahanna’s latest research project, her growing library of bilingual resources, and how to connect with her impactful work.

Resources mentioned:

👉 Connect with Johanna Perez Ray

👉 https://joperezray.com/ Translation, Bilingual Communications, Spanish

👉 https://charlottemasonespanol.org/ Bilingual education/Hispanic homeschooling in the US with the Charlotte Mason method

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