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By:
NicoleFlesvig
On:
3/18/2010 11:46 AM
At birth, we are born with the ability to discriminate and repeat the sounds of any world language. As we begin to live and function within the language of our society, we slowly lose the need to produce these other sounds and the brain eventually shuts off this ability. This is why we see many toys (such as Around the World See and Say), cartoons (Dora, Diego, & Ni Hao Kai Lan), and video series (such as Baby Einstein and the On Demand programs cited here) designed to...
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By:
NicoleFlesvig
On:
2/27/2010 11:48 AM
In a recent interview with NBC's Bob Costas, Canadian skater Joannie Rochette spoke about her mother's impact on her life. When asked how she started to learn English in the Canadian province of Quebec, at a time when very few from the area were bilingual, Rochette said that got her start by watching English language TV.
Rochette's parents, who spoke only French, felt that learning another language would be a vital skill to Joannie, allowing her to eventually live and work outside of...
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By:
NicoleFlesvig
On:
2/25/2010 6:43 PM
(Entry 1 of multiple on this topic)
In my travels, I have encountered so many parents who would like their children to learn a foreign language. The conversation usually begins something like this: "I wish I could teach my child(ren) a language, but I don't speak one myself." This is usually followed by: "Languages are not offered in my child's school." or "Languages aren't offered until Middle or High School in this area. I'd like my child(ren) to start...
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By:
NicoleFlesvig
On:
4/10/2009 1:35 PM
Welcome to the C’mon Language Learning Blog! This is the place to come for resources, tips, and news on learning foreign languages. The exhibits, programs, and activities of Children’s Museum of Naples blend all curricular areas, learning styles, and cultures to create a unique multi-sensory experience for all who participate! Once inside the museum, visitors will experience The Street which contains the World Café, a place to explore the cultures of...
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