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Fun Facts About Language Learning
Learning a second language can be an extremely rewarding adventure. And there are more than 7000 to choose from! Whether you’re a multilingual speaker or taking on the challenge of second language learning for the first time, here are some of the most interesting facts about language learning. The Most Widely Spoken Languages Did you know Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken native language in the world? However, if you count native and non-native speakers, English is the most spoken language. The second highest language with native speakers is Spanish. Chinese is the second highest language with both native and...
Second Language Learning for Adults
There are many misconceptions about second language learning as adults. The most common is that it is much harder to pick up another language than it would be for a child. While it certainly can be challenging, becoming bilingual (or even trilingual!) can be just as possible for adults as it can be for children. And one trick to succeeding is knowing how to best accommodate a mature aptitude and skill set. So, here are a couple of key tips to help you during your second language learning journey as an adult. Language Becomes More Complex As We Age Generally...
Interesting Facts About The German Language
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Learning a second language can be an exciting and fun challenge for you and your child. Not sure which language suits your fancy? Here are three fun facts about the German language! When It Comes To Gender, Germany Has Three! Languages such as Spanish traditionally have two genders, male and female, But German adds an additional challenge of having a third, neutral gender as well. Interestingly, the genders don’t always agree with the word they are describing. As Mark Twain once said, “In German, a young lady has no sex, while a turnip has.” Telling Time Can Be… Tricky Germans...
The Importance of Learning Styles When Teaching A Second Language
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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...
Fun Facts About the Russian Language
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Have you been interested in learning to speak the Russian language? Not only is the Russian language the most spoken Slavic language with over 258 million speakers, but it’s also one of the most unique languages in the world! Check out 5 fun facts about Russian that may surprise you here: Astronauts are required to learn Russian! Russia has such a large presence within space technology, it’s now mandated that foreign astronauts must have a working knowledge of Russian. So make sure to practice learning Russian if you plan on going to space! Most adjectives have multiple syllables. A unique...