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10 Tips and Tricks for French Language Learners

6/7/2024

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Learning French
Learning a new language is difficult and takes a lot of mind-juggling. Therefore, it can be useful to keep some tricks in mind to make the process easier. Here are some tips that you might find useful, but remember that everyone learns differently, so feel free to pick and choose what works best for you.

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Learning and Mastering French: A Comprehensive Language Learning Resource

5/24/2024

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First of all, it is vital that you define your goals to ensure that you stay motivated and keep up your French practice as diligently as possible. As you start to learn French, establish a method through which you can achieve your goals. ​

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10 Language Learning Strategies Tailored for Busy Families

5/17/2024

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Language learning can be a rewarding but challenging endeavor, especially for busy families. However, integrating language learning into daily routines can make the process more manageable and enjoyable for everyone. Discover more in this week’s guide on how to integrate these learning strategies into your family's busy life!

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10 Spanish Idioms for Language Learners

3/21/2024

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Spanish Idioms
Learning a new language involves more than just memorizing vocabulary and mastering grammar rules. It's also about understanding the nuances of expression that give a language its unique flavor. With its rich cultural heritage and diverse linguistic influences, Spanish is full of glowing idioms that add depth and character to conversations. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 essential Spanish idioms every learner should strive to master. 

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Exploring the Language of Music: How Music Transcends Words and Connects Us All

2/23/2024

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In a previous post, I talked about how music and language are linked and how music is a universal language. We start by learning letters and words in speech, as we do with pitches and rhythms in music. As we grow, we learn more words that can add to our communication abilities with others to provide nuances and more accurate information. You might be thinking, but what about music? It can't communicate like that. Actually, music is great at communicating feelings and those nuances - just see this article from Dartmouth College!​

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Exploring the Connection Between Music and Language

2/16/2024

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Teaching music to a Kid
The Music & Language Learning Center offers group classes and tutoring in several languages (Spanish, European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and French) and in various facets of music (Music History, Appreciation, Theory, Composition, and Conducting). Did you ever think about why music and language are linked together? Or how they are very much the same? In this blog, we are going to uncover the connections between music and language.  ​

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The Importance of French Grammar in Language Learning

2/7/2024

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Teaching French to Kids
Grammar is a key component of any language. It provides a structure in which vocabulary can be arranged into a comprehensive sentence and a method for speakers to express themselves in conversation. ​

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How Music Boosts Language Learning

1/10/2024

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In my early days as a student, I always found that learning songs helped me build my vocabulary. Do you remember the songs that we learned to be able to learn the alphabet or even the days of the week? Even though learning a new language can be challenging, by adding music to the mix can make the process more enjoyable and effective. In this blog, we'll break down the straightforward ways in which music enhances language learning.

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Top 8 European Portuguese Book Recommendations

12/27/2023

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Top 8 European Portuguese Book Recommendations
Portuguese literature boasts a rich tapestry of stories that captivate readers of all ages. For young readers in particular, immersing them in the enchanting world of European Portuguese children's books can be an excellent way to foster a love for reading while providing cultural insights. In this curated list, we'll explore some of the best European Portuguese children's books that promise to delight and inspire young minds.

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10 European Portuguese Children’s Songs To Learn

8/18/2023

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European Portuguese Children's Song
Are you wanting to find ways to introduce your kids to European Portuguese through song? Learning songs in a different language is a great way to gently introduce the language to your children. There are a variety of benefits - it can help them improve their listening skills and pronunciation, and learn vocabulary and sentence structures. There’s also a 2018 study from MIT that stated that music can be “beneficial in improving language skills, and possibly more beneficial, than offering children extra reading lessons.” To gently introduce European Portuguese to your learner, check out these songs!

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