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 […]
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 […]
Your toddler may think that he or she’s a complete superhero — and when it comes to language acquisition, it’s true! In particular, compared to adult language learners, children can pick up languages faster and more efficiently. While children can grow up to be completely bilingual, adult learners often suffer from a poor accent or […]
When it comes to early language acquisition research, evidence shows that with the support of parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators, as well as exposure to a literacy-rich environment, children progress from emergent to conventional reading. By interacting through reading aloud and conversation, children are exposed to learning early. It is essential to read aloud to […]