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As Gertrude Stein said, “silent gratitude isn’t much to anyone” so we’d feel remiss if we didn’t share our thanks to those in our community who have made us smile this week.

How does learning a second language affect brain development? Is it confusing for young children, or does it help them become better learners? Find out how bilingual brains are wired differently, and whether it’s time to introduce a new language to your child.

There are still over 1.2 billion children in 186 countries affected by school closures and experts predict it may be a while before we get back to normal. But what will normal actually look like in education?

In times of global crisis and distance learning, it has never been more important—or more accessible—for children to connect with their global community. How can language learning help?

A community needs to be connected to be a true community, so we started thinking of ways we could help to foster this connection. That’s where our Forums come in.

The value teachers bring to the world has never been clearer than it is now, in the midst of a global crisis. While the world copes with an unprecedented pandemic, teachers are scrambling to reinvent their classrooms and keep their students learning. We’re here to offer our support.

Find out what new updates and features we are adding to our Fun series of language apps for kids.

Times are tough right now, and many parents have new homeschooling responsibilities to attend to on top of everything else. For all the parents feeling lost, uncertain, or overwhelmed right now… We’ve got your back.

We’ve been busy letting the world know that help is at hand for families during lockdown – kids can discover the joys of learning a new language.

The kitchen is an excellent place to practice a new language with your children. There are foods and beverages, fruits and vegetables, dishes, utensils and equipment of all kinds to learn!

Where is the best place at home to begin practicing a new language with your children?

Building up a strong vocabulary is essential to any language learner. But it doesn’t have to be boring! Whether you’re a professional teacher or a parent new to homeschooling, spice up your language lessons with these fun and authentic ways to teach vocabulary.