Ok, so the title might be a bit misleading, because I wasn't sure how to word it, but here's the deal:
My wife is now pregnant with a baby boy, due in October agw.
As Brazilians living in Brazil, we only speak Portuguese at home (also, wife doesn't speak English). We also have one (step)daughter, from her previous marriage. Daughter's 13 and takes English classes, but is not proficient. Seems to understand a lot of words, but like other people her age, is embarassed to speak more often because she's afraid she'll say things wrong, and people will laugh at her for it. Kids make no sense.
Thing is, being able to speak English is a pretty big deal around here (and mostly, everywhere else), and I want the baby to get a head start.
Is there a successful way to achieve this, while also making sure baby learns Portuguese as well (will be just as important)?
I remember having a Brazilian friend in Miami whose little brother was constantly bombarded with English/Spanish/Portuguese words, and ended up not speaking until he was like, four. I want to avoid this as well, although I have read that this is a common misconception.
If anyone has any experience with this ("sort of" bilingual homes, or at least, bilingual child-rearing), or can point me in the right direction, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!