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15+ GAMES TO ENGAGE KIDS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING

December 14, 2015

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This article by Breeana D. from takelessons.com is full of fun games that will get kids excited about learning a new language. Although it focuses on Spanish, these ideas can easily be adapted to any language! Learning Spanish can be difficult, especially for kids. From complex grammar rules to difficult vocabulary words, there are a lot of tough concepts kids must learn. While difficult, learning Spanish is well worth the time and effort. After all, learning a second language greatly increases a child’s cognitive abilities, improves his or............. CONTINUE READING

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HOLIDAYS & FOOD: CELEBRATE WITH A DISCOUNT ON BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

November 13, 2015

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Think of any holiday celebrated in any part of the world, and there is sure to be at least one traditional dish associated with it. Thanksgiving turkey, curry on Boxing Day, or rice cakes for Chinese New Year… Food is the cornerstone of any celebration. In an article that explores the relationship between food and culture, writer Amy S. Choi says, “Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat............. CONTINUE READING

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5 WAYS TO A BILINGUAL/ MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY SEASON

November 5, 2015

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If you feel like the school year is speeding by, you’re right: the holiday season is already upon us. There’s still plenty of time to work on that Christmas list. You may already be planning your big meal for Thanksgiving Day. Or, you may find yourself wondering how to get through another stressful holiday season with your sanity intact. If you find this year’s holiday spirit is more ho-hum than ho-ho-ho, try adding a multicultural and bilingual twist to your classroom............. CONTINUE READING

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CAN VIDEO GAMES HELP CHILDREN ACQUIRE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS?

November 4, 2015

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by guest blogger Ed Gould There is plenty of choice when it comes to digital media that can help children learn English when it is not the first language of their home. These days, it is easy to download cartoons and children’s drama shows to a tablet or laptop PC, which can help kids focus on English without even really thinking about it. Digital media of all kinds can help to improve pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence in using English sentence construction, but what about video games? Unlike other forms of digital............. CONTINUE READING

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LANGUAGE LIZARD’S BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER! $300 IN BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

September 27, 2015

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October is full of bilingual reading fun! In honor of two exciting events – Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month AND Language Lizard’s 10th Anniversary – we are proud to announce our biggest giveaway ever! Enter to Win $300 in Bilingual Books from Language Lizard! Language Lizard will send one lucky winner a $300 Language Lizard gift certificate that can be used to purchase any of the bilingual / multilingual products available on the Language Lizard website. Books are available in English with Albanian, Arabic,............. CONTINUE READING

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GREAT GIVEAWAYS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL

August 2, 2015

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If you’re getting ready to head back to school, we have two great giveaways for you! First, you should check out iTeachBilinguals and their Back-to-School Giveaway. You can enter now through August 8, 2015 by following this link. The grand prize winner will receive an iPad Air 2! A winner will be announced August 9, 2015. Another great giveaway for language learners is Language Lizard’s Cookbook & Bilingual Book Giveaway. You can win a copy of Room to Read’s Recipes Worth Reading............. CONTINUE READING

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COOKBOOK & BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY

July 4, 2015

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Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh food, try new recipes, and connect with family by sharing both a good meal and a good book. Language Lizard is making that easier with our “COOK & READ” Giveaway where you can win a cookbook and a bilingual book. Room to Read Room to Read is an organization that “envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and............. CONTINUE READING

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THE LAST BOOK MY DAD READ TO ME

June 18, 2015

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by guest blogger Sue Kwon For my husband, our two young girls and myself, reading a bedtime story together is a much-loved nightly ritual. On our busiest days, it’s our first opportunity to sit down with a single purpose and no distractions. My husband is the official story reader in our family. He has patience (that I lack) with even the longest, most repetitive children’s books. The girls sit still, listen with rapt attention, and gaze up at him with eyes............. CONTINUE READING

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RAMADAN IN THE CLASSROOM & AT HOME

May 11, 2015

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The Muslim holiday of Ramadan is the 9th and most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Traditionally, it’s a time of fasting from sun up to sun down each day. Children aren’t required to fast until they’re teenagers, but may fast for part of the day to help them appreciate the significance of the holiday. Fasting is meant to help Muslims practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, growth, and religious devotion. Learning about............. CONTINUE READING

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NEW BILINGUAL BOOK SETS – NOW IN 30 LANGUAGES!

April 25, 2015

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  Language Lizard is excited to announce that our bilingual book sets are now available in 30 different languages! (All books include English and one other language of your choice.) Bilingual Book Sets Save You Time and Money We have hand-selected groups of our most popular books to support language learning and promote literacy initiatives. With just one click, you can even choose between sets of five and ten. Tailored to meet the language needs of teachers and librarians, they make............. CONTINUE READING