HELPING YOU SPEAK YOUR ADOPTED CHILD'S LANGUAGE;
GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO COMMUNICATE FROM THE START!
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BASIC INFO: 150 adoption-specific phrases to use with your child,
including terms of reassurance and positive reinforcement; 47-minute,
professionally recorded language CD and 67-page handbook (easy-to-read and
pronounce phonetic spellings + tons of pointers: for waiting, what to
expect, early days together, travel, and enhancing bonding). Since September
2003 a free CD-ROM of learning games comes with the Russian language set (to
use on your computer). It is a gift. Now included: illustrated, bilingual
flashcards to complement the CD and handbook (Please read more complete info
below. Added Fall 2007: Phrases to Use in Court.) The price of the
language set did not increase.
This CD and handbook are practical, with phrases that have been
selected for usefulness and ease of pronunciation. Hundreds of families have
benefitted; I'm confident that you will too. :) Everyone loves that they can
listen to the CD in the car as they drive and/or in a headset as they exercise.
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IF YOUR CHILD IS 4 OR 5 OR OLDER, YOU'LL WANT TO CONSIDER ORDERING RUSH
INTO ENGLISH, RUSSIAN TO ENGLISH FOR CHILDREN. IF IT IS ORDERED AT THE SAME
TIME AS ADOPTING FROM RUSSIA, YOU SAVE $11. IT, TOO, IS GETTING GREAT
REVIEWS! PLEASE CLICK ON 'RUSH INTO ENGLISH' ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS OR CLICK
ON 'ORDER FORM' TO ORDER. THANKS.
In order to meet the needs of adoptive parents, I keep improving my
adoption-specific language guides. :-) I added a new component of
the _Adopting From Russia_ language set last fall: Phrases to Use in
Court. The set just keeps improving and the price stays the same! Last
year I added illustrated, bilingual flashcards to complement the CD and
handbook. Parents love them; they help you learn Russian even faster and
parents who want to read Cyrillic have a handy and user-friendly set of
flashcards to study with and refer to. They are another great addition
to my adoption-specific language sets, which I consider 'works in
progress' to help adoptive families get to know each other better/faster,
and to communicate with one another from the very beginning. You'll
think they're neat! :-)
Alexia writes, 'My husband and I greatly appreciated receiving the
flashcards and lovely note cards. You are a shining light in this long,
arduous process. We will recommend you and your company to any and all
we come in contact with who are adopting. We love the flashcards! The
pictures, Russian spelling, and pronunciation are extremely helpful.
Thank you again.'
Susan says,'I think it is great work that you do - my heart aches for all
of the children that need homes, and for those who are in the early
stages of adjusting to their new homes and are frightened because they
can't understand anything - it is nice to have hands-on, practical advice
and useful learning/teaching tools from someone who has been through
the adoption process. Your book was very helpful. My husband chose
your materials over others he came across surfing the web. He is a
tough customer and frugal - I was somewhat surprised (but happy) that
he bought your set!'
From Andrea: 'The Russian officials were impressed. It really helped
us communicate with our kids. We heard about it in ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
MAGAZINE. I would now like to order both _Adopting From Russia_ and
_RUSH Into English_; we are returning for 10 and 15 year olds. Thank
you so much…very valuable resources. Can't imagine how we would
survive without them!'
From Brenda: 'We adopted a 2 yr. old Russian girl 10 months ago.
I think my favorite resource was your language and parenting guide. I
learned over 100 Russian words and it helped SO MUCH in those first
few weeks at home. Thanks so much for providing the material. I have
a friend who is adopting a Chinese toddler. Do you have this
information for the Chinese language? Please let me know and I will
pass the information along. Thanks, Brenda' (Note: Please click on China
& Latin America above for info on Mandarin & Spanish CDs. Thx! Teresa)
From Sally: 'We met a couple who were bringing home 2 children
from Russia. They were using the (RUSH Into English) CD on the plane
with their kids. They seemed to be very engrossed with their little
headsets. The kids were lovin’ it! Now we are adopting 2 children
from Kazakhstan…I am counting on this (Adopting From Russia) to help
me learn phrases and to help them transition to English (with RUSH Into
English). Thank you!'
From Andrea: 'I truly believe the Russian officials in
Far East Russia viewed and treated us differently as a result of
our preparation. I know our 2 and 5 year old felt less fear and
anxiety. They bonded almost immediately with us; just being able
to speak comforting words in a confident tone made all the
difference in their behavior, etc. Thanks again for seeing a need
and meeting it so well.'
Jeff (an adoptive parent) says, 'Russia was the best and your
CD was the best. (Note: as of 2003 CD's only available.) I could
order food, get directions, and best of all, say words to my
daughter....it sure helped us bond with her. It was also fun to
hear your CD and then have the Russians say, 'Yes that is correct.'
'I just couldn't help writing to you from Chelyabinsk, Russia to thank
you for the CD I listened to for a year before getting this far. We
adopted a sweet 6-year-old girl and the language I learned from your
set has been invaluable in easing the frustration of not being able to
communicate completely. She's even been listening to the CD as well
and repeats the words, both English and Russian.' Wendy
'You'll be happy to know that the Unforgettable Language people
recommended that I buy yours first, and then maybe one of their
others!' Marie
'I absolutely love the CD and it was the only CD my husband felt
comfortable with.' Rose
If your child is 4 or older, check out _RUSH Into English_
(Russian to English for Children). It has terms to help your child
make friends, share, tell you how s/he is feeling, ask questions to
help learn more English on her/his own, etc. CD and handbook. Please
click on 'Order Form' above. ($11 savings if you order English/Russian
and Russian/English sets together.)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ WHAT MANY OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MY LANGUAGE
SETS, PLEASE CLICK ON 'KUDOS' ABOVE. THANK YOU. TERESA
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ANNOUNCEMENT!! PLEASE BE PART OF OUR NEXT BOOK! A student of mine
(12-year-old Katie -- Ekatarina) and my son (14-year-old Paul Sergei), and I
have a new book in the works. We invite your child, you, and other family
members to submit intriguing stories from your adoption adventure! We want
fascinating "snippets" of your experiences, especially stories that will be of
interest and/or help to other families adopting from Russian-speaking
countries. Please email to learn how to be a part of this exciting project!
We expect to be able to accept stories until December 31, 2008.
Adopttlc@aol.com :-) Teresa
Another Note:
-- Be sure to read about 'Snowflakes, a Flurry of Adoption Stories
by, for about about children and teens.' It includes blank pages
where you and your child can write your adoption stories!
-- Matryoshka Family Portraits:
You MUST see the Matryoshka Family Portrait that my daughter painted for
me for Christmas! (Click on 'Photos/Docs' above and look at 'Teresa's
Family' and then 'Matryoshka Portrait.' Please also see 'Another Happy
Family' and 'Another Happy Family's Matryoshka Portrait.') My daughter
(20 years old) is quite the artist, isn't she? If you want one of these
masterpieces of your family, please contact me via email me and we'll
get you on my daughter's waiting list! Teresa Adopttlc@aol.com
Mora (my daughter) is painting these little treasures as fast as
she can. Email to find out the approximate date when she will be able
to have your family's portrait for you.
Please contact us at Adopttlc@aol.com Teresa & Mora
5-piece sets, 7-piece sets, 10-piece sets. Let your imagination run
wild: include an extended family member, a beloved pet, or a typical
Russian matryoshka doll as the tiniest member of your Matryoshka Family
Portrait! Your children will treasure these links with their culture
for the rest of their lives. :-) Discounts available if you order 2 or
more sets for your family. A keepsake for a lifetime!