When we’re young, it can be hard to ‘love’ learning a language. Especially if the language is chosen for you or forced upon you. Perhaps it isn’t even an issue with the language, but rather how it is taught to you. Like many Singapore students, I took Mandarin as my ‘Mother Tongue’ in primary school. […]
The easiest time in one’s life to learn a new language is childhood or adolescence as this is the time when everything is fresh and new, and the groundwork for learning is being laid. However, this does not mean that you cannot learn a new language as an adult! There may be some difficulties when […]
Dyslexia is one of the many learning disabilities that have an effect on language and the acquisition of new knowledge. However, dyslexia is often mistaken for other related learning disabilities. So, how do you know if you have dyslexia? We highlight some of the common symptoms and provide strategies on how to overcome dyslexia. We’ll […]
Mandarin is a language, which is part of a larger group of languages, spoken by 1.3 billion people worldwide. If you consider Chinese to be one language, rather than a group of different styles and dialects, it is regarded as the single most commonly spoken language on the planet. It is spoken in countries like […]
So, you’ve decided that you want to learn a new language. The problem now is picking a language that’s worth learning. After all, you can learn a new language quickly, but you still want your time and effort to pay off! One question, we at the Agape School of Education hear quite often is; […]
There is no magic formula for improving your language skills in your native tongue or learning a new language. It would help if you simply took your time and put in plenty of effort and hard work to be successful. It is essential to be patient with yourself as well and not to push yourself […]