Can bilingual education delay English language development?

Not at all. In fact, it often does the opposite. Bilingual kids may mix languages at first or take a little longer to speak fluently in both, but studies show they catch up quickly and often surpass monolingual peers in vocabulary and reading. Learning two languages builds strong language muscles overall. It’s like cross-training for the brain. Plus, bilingual kids are more aware of how language works, which can actually improve their grasp of English grammar and sentence structure. So while your child might say “el dog” for a little while, give it time. They’ll soon be flipping between languages like a pro, with both tongues getting stronger.