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Taking the Language Plunge Today

November 13th, 2016|

How to get started learning a new language Don’t wait for the new year to commit to learning a new language. There is no time like the present and it has never been easier to take those first steps. Have you ever walked up and down the side of a swimming pool - looking longingly at all the people in the pool having fun – but never taken the plunge because you think it will be too cold? Learning a language can be a bit like that. People want to learn but they think it [...]

What do people find most impressive about Bradley Cooper? He’s fluent in French!

November 8th, 2016|

So he's a global mega-star. He's been in some of the biggest grossing films of all time. He's one of the highest paid Hollywood actors. He's been nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 2 BAFTA awards. He can do comedy and serious. Could he be any more impressive. Yes. Despite all that, what really impresses people is when you say he can speak French fluently - have you seen the video? Say what...Bradley Cooper is fluent in French? Oui. So to add to our long list of benefits of learning a second language....we must add [...]

This fact changes everything – why you can learn a language

October 31st, 2016|Tags: |

Sometimes a fact comes along which is so far out of kilter with what you believed, it stops you dead in your tracks….and I saw one a few days ago in The Guardian about language learning. The article itself was about the mental health benefits of bilingualism. It was nugget tucked inside, however, that caught my attention. Before I reveal the answer, I am going to pose the question, to see whether you were any closer in your perception than myself…. What percentage of the world’s population do you think speak at least 2 languages? [...]

The power of foreign words in marketing

October 24th, 2016|

Marketers are adding a new and powerful tool to their magic mix of tricks and schemes to help us part with our money...foreign words! English so often the go-to language for marketers, is now making way for some foreign words when there is a need to conjure up authenticity, cultural depth, heritage and sophistication

Motivational quotes to make it happen

October 17th, 2016|

"Always do your best. What you plant now you can harvest later" We're all trying to make our way in the world - achieve something, make a difference, provide for ourselves, provide for others. Sometimes it can get tough going and it's in those moments we need a few motivational quotes to keep us focused on the challenge. I just wanted to share a few that make a difference to me in my business. Always do your best. What you plant now you can harvest later Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% [...]

The smart way to learn a language

October 10th, 2016|Tags: , |

Many language systems are actually very poor. The result? You find it difficult, you become demotivated and start to believe that you don't have the skills to learn (which is simply untrue). The good news is, there are great resources available, if you know where to look.

MFL Case Studies show dramatic impact in classroom

October 3rd, 2016|Tags: , , , |

"After playing two or three times with the same deck students have almost magically learned all the vocabulary, not only to write and read each word correctly but also to pronounce it right."Veronica Fernandez, Spain

Finding the right MFL Resources for your class

September 25th, 2016|Tags: , |

Q. What resources are actually proven to work in schools? There is so much noise and choice around MFL resources, it is quite difficult to find resources that actually work (as opposed to those that are just heavily marketed). Many years ago I remember buying countless language resources to support my own kids' language learning, and actually being bitterly disappointed with them. My kids were never enthusiastic of the language programs and systems I purchased, and when I looked at them more closely (with my games designer hat on), I could see that they were poorly designed to [...]

Top Tip for Beginners – the First Words to Learn in a Second Language

September 18th, 2016|Tags: , , |

Learn these and your ability to express yourself quickly and easily will grow exponentially. That's why it's a great place for language beginners to start.

Homeschooling for Spanish and French – how parents can easily help their children learn a language

September 5th, 2016|

(and not be fluent) Homeschooling is a big undertaking. Parents aim to educate their children at home and aspire to provide an education at least as good, if not better, than the local school system. Apart from the monumental responsibility of being a parent and the primary educator...parents need to become proficient at a raft of subjects usually taught by specialist teachers. In most subjects a parent needs to master a subject in order to teach it...science subjects, geography, mathematics all require the comprehension of complex  systems. Even in English the parent will need to have a grasp of [...]

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