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The Importance of Learning Styles When Teaching A Second Language

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The Importance of Learning Styles When Teaching A Second Language

When teaching a second language to your children, it can be easy to fall into the same habits of instruction. However, an important aspect of second language learning is discovering your child’s learning style. Consider these elements to help enhance your child’s understanding.  Global vs. Analytic Learners One aspect to keep in mind is whether your child is a global or analytic learner. Do they struggle with memorizing vocabulary? Are they frustrated with grammar rules? Global learners prefer to hear a story or experience multiple parts at one time. They also enjoy working in groups. Analytic learners, however, thrive on...

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Greater Communication and Social Skills Due to Bilingual Learning

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Greater Communication and Social Skills Due to Bilingual Learning

Great communication and social skills are an indicator of success and happiness in life. You probably already know that knowing more than one language is likely to help your child succeed academically. But you may not know about all the social benefits they'll reap. Broader Perspective Research has shown that exposure to multiple languages promotes more effective communication. In the study, researchers looked at two groups: kids raised in homes with either one or multiple languages spoken. They found that children raised in multilingual environments were better able to take another person's perspective, while the other children had difficulty completing...

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Creativity and Cognitive Skills Increased through Learning a Second Language

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Creativity and Cognitive Skills Increased through Learning a Second Language

You may be familiar with the academic and other benefits of being bilingual. But did you know you might actually experience better relationships after learning a second language? There are so many unexpected bonuses to knowing more than one language! Read on to find out how being bilingual could improve your connections with loved ones. Better Connections When people take the time to learn more than one language, they usually find they have an easier time remembering things. What an amazing benefit to being bilingual! When it comes to relationships, this means that you’ll be more likely to remember details...

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Learning Languages Through The Five Senses

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Learning Languages Through The Five Senses

Have you heard of learning through the senses?

If you bring up the idea of learning a foreign language to a child, they may not seem excited at first. But what if you told them the process involves eating amazing new foods, dancing and singing, and watching funny movies? 

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What You Didn't Know About the Spanish Language

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What You Didn't Know About the Spanish Language

You probably already know that Spanish is a romance language, just like French, Portuguese, and Italian. As one of the most common secondary languages for native English speakers to learn, Spanish has a fascinating history.

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