With about 6,500 different languages being used all over the world, the German language managed to secure its place as the 12th most commonly spoken language as of January 2023. This is to no one’s surprise as this language was chosen by experts as the fourth easiest...
Speaking English has become second nature to us but did you know that English is actually a Germanic Language? That’s how close you are to the German language! If your child is proficient in English, they already have an advantage in learning German. Want to add one...
“My son cannot have self-directed learning. He needs structure so that he can follow through.” Many parents still hold on to this notion of needing “control” when it comes to education. And some even see self-direction as a trait that only a few children have. The...
When we typically think about learning a new language, memorization, grammar and vocabulary lists come to mind. However, as we discussed in our previous article, the face of education is evolving and today, there is a bigger focus on communication. This is true of...
Singapore’s citizens continue to be taught English and native tongue from the start of formal education in Primary school since bilingualism was made national policy in 1966. The aim was to rule with one common language and preserve the respective cultures of the...
Singapore is a multicultural and multilingual nation with a unique approach to language. Although we have four main languages, English is the unifying lingua franca and is the language in which children are taught. In school, it is compulsory for students to also...