Value of play based learning for languages
As I talked about different learning styles in this post, one I want to focus on in a different context is…
Tips and tricks for child foreign language learners
The younger a child starts learning a second language, the easier their brain picks up on the pronunciation and grammatical aspects. …
Tips and tricks for adult foreign language learners
Learning a foreign language, as learning any skill, takes time and effort. Learning a language as an adult is harder than…
Tips for Effective Flashcard Usage
In this previous post, I talked about the point of flashcards for learning foreign languages. Flashcards are a tool for learning…
What’s the Point of Flash Cards for Foreign Language Learning?
Flashcards are often touted as a great tool for learning vocabulary. In fact, they’re often the first tool recommended for anyone…
Choosing your language teacher
If you’re a native English speaker, explain to me why it’s the great big green dragon and not the green great…
learning a second language adult versus child learners
There’s a myth out there that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This myth has been busted. When it…
Why adults can use children’s resources to learn a second language
A question I came across recently is why don’t more adults use children’s books when learning a second language? A variety…
Define: Fluency in a Second Language
For many language learners the goal is to be fluent in their target language. I have another post here about the…
The Value of Parental Involvement for Student Success
Parents are a child’s first teacher as well as their most important and influential. The lessons taught aren’t always reading, writing,…