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What Makes the Portuguese Language Special

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What Makes the Portuguese Language Special

  Although it’s not one of the most studied languages, the Portuguese language is special in many ways. It’s worth noting that it’s the ninth most spoken language across the globe! No matter what country you’re in, you’re sure to bump into someone who’s familiar with Portuguese. Here are some fun facts about this interesting language. There’s no stopping its growth. Portuguese is one of the fastest growing European languages today! It’s true, the only European language that’s growing more quickly is English. Portuguese might be one of the most common second-languages in the near future! It’s a romance language....

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Using Animals to Teach A New Language

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Using Animals to Teach A New Language

Animals are probably not the first thing you think of when you're teaching your child a new language. But with a little creativity, pretty much anything your child loves can be a tool for learning. Are you and your kids animal lovers? Many of us have pets at home, or simply enjoy learning fun facts about the animals that roam the earth. Read on to find out how animals can make the education process fun. Naming/describing animals This is a simple way to begin incorporating your new language into everyday life. If you have a pet in the house, you...

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4 Bilingual Benefits: Improve Your Relationships

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4 Bilingual Benefits: Improve Your Relationships

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? 

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Fun Facts About the Vietnamese Language

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Fun Facts About the Vietnamese Language

Vietnamese is a fascinating, fun language. It’s the official language of Vietnam, but you can hear it being spoken in countries all across the world. In fact, about 90 million people on the globe speak Vietnamese!

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Dancing Into a New World: Using Movement to Learn

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Dancing Into a New World: Using Movement to Learn

Who would have thought dancing could be the key to learn a new language?

Music is known as the "universal language." Well, the same can be said about music’s sibling — dancing! 

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