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You have to force her to respond in your native language otherwise it's a waste of time and money, and she won't get the feedback she needs. Also get her books, movies and songs in that language, buy her toys and cute stuff from that country, make her favorite dishes from that cuisine, integrate it completely in your life.

Can you do playdates with other children from that class? Can you invest in a vacation in your home country, to show her how people live there?

It's difficult, I know. 
It's been really hard for the children to respond in our native language, especially since school has started again. This year I have decided to stand firm, because other parents with older children have guaranteed that this is the ONLY way a child can truly progress. We also have a hard time doing playdates or even talking to other adults, because everyone is so busy with other things, but occasionally it works out.
This summer I insisted that the kids only read in our native language, and they made great strides - they were happy at their own progress, which is the best motivator!

Good luck. 
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