# Bilingual nursery

**Bilingual nursery.** A nursery where children hear and use two languages every day, usually English and one other

Bilingual nurseries usually work in one of two ways: some staff always speak one language and other staff the other, or the day is split between languages. Common pairings in England include French, Spanish, German, Italian and Mandarin. They suit families who speak the language at home and families who want early exposure to a second language. Young children cope well with two languages, though they may mix them for a while. Ask how much of the day is in each language and whether the key person speaks yours. See our [bilingual nursery guide](/guides/bilingual-nurseries).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/glossary/bilingual-nursery

- [Bilingual nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/bilingual-nurseries)
- [How to choose a nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/how-to-choose-a-nursery)