Raising Trilingual Kids

We asked a group of trilingual children and their mums to have a chat with us in all the languages they use at home. The result is this lovely video, where you can watch the children switch languages in an instant – simply responding to what they hear. What you see in this video is not confusion; it is cognitive agility at work.

For multilingual children, this is completely natural. Their brains are constantly listening, choosing, and adapting. It is a brilliant skill that helps them learn faster, solve problems creatively, and feel proud of every part of who they are. As the language around them changes, the children instinctively respond in whichever language feels most natural in that moment. It shows how multilingual children listen, process, and adapt in real time – holding three linguistic worlds in their minds at once. This rapid switching is a sign of linguistic strength and a powerful reminder that multiple languages are not a burden, but a superpower that helps children think flexibly, build stronger relationships, and feel a deeper sense of belonging.

At Beautiful World Festival, we love celebrating the languages spoken in our community. Every language a child speaks is a connection to family, culture, and belonging – and that is something truly worth celebrating.