Archive for June, 2013
Have you heard about Dino Lingo? Posted by Kasia on Jun 8, 2013
Recently I came across a new company producing language learning products specifically for children in 30 different languages: Dino Lingo! For families looking to teach children a new language at home (homeschoolers, children who haven’t yet started school, after school practice, etc.) this is a wonderful option! Dino Lingo Polish It can be difficult for families…
Are you talking to your child in your native language? Posted by Kasia on Jun 6, 2013
As a multilingual mother of bilingual children, I am finding myself shocked and confused at the number of parents I run into who have chosen not to speak their native language to their children for various reasons or who have been persuaded to believe that speaking their native language to their children will hurt them…
How important is music for learning languages? Posted by Kasia on Jun 2, 2013
Everyone has their own favorite ways to learn a language. The thing that works for me a lot is music! It works amazing and it is a lot of fun:) One of the first steps to learning a language is figuring out where one word ends and the next one begins. Since fluent speakers don’t…
Let’s celebrate Dzień Dziecka! Guess how Polish kids get excited about June 1st, International Children’s day Posted by Kasia on Jun 1, 2013
Children’s Day is celebrated as International Children’s Day in Poland. Known as Międzynarodowy Dzień Dziecka in Polish, this special occasion is marked on June 1st every year. Since its introduction in Poland in 1952, the occasion has been easily adopted by the adults and kids and is largely celebrated in schools and other public institutions…