We have been home three years now and I would say that it was a good two or more years until I could talk to the boys like other parents do and have them understand 90% of what I said without 'dumbing it down' if you know what i mean.........
There are still times even now (not very often) that they dont understand something that someone says. It will come but it will take time. Dont be discouraged by folks on here who say that they have been home for a week and their kids are speaking english in full sentences
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