A look at idioms, how they transfer across different languages and how language learners can bridge the cultural divide when studying them........... CONTINUE READING
LANGUAGE & LITERACY BLOG
August 4, 2020
This award-winning Talking Phonics Set is packed with beautifully illustrated charts, games and books, all designed to support educators and parents of children working to develop early phonics skills........... CONTINUE READING
July 12, 2020
This unique interactive early learning flip-chart pack gives children an exciting, new way to learn critical English words and themes by adding a sound element. The Touch, Listen & Learn pack is an ideal resource for early learners (ages 3-6), new arrivals, or special needs students. It is easy to use, so children can work independently with the set.
Interactive Early Learning Literacy Pack
Featuring 11 large interactive charts (11.69 x 16.54 inches), the learning set reinforces listening, speaking, and reading skills.
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Our new Spanish learning set is a fun and interactive way to keep kids learning during the summer months. Kids will enjoy building their language skills with these interactive sets... independently, with an adult, or with their whole class!.......... CONTINUE READING
June 8, 2020
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We at Language Lizard always strive to promote inclusion, and celebrate diversity. We encourage schools, teachers and families to address the inequities that exist in our society. This post contains resources that specifically address how parents and teachers can talk about race and racism with children.
“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilisation.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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May 13, 2020
A brand new bilingual book giveaway and free e-books on Room to Read’s digital platform. Learn more about these great resources to promote reading at home!.......... CONTINUE READING
May 5, 2020
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. Language Lizard, a Pledge 1% member, is pleased to continue our support of children’s education initiatives during this challenging time. Learn more about Pledge 1%, Room to Read, and other non-profits that you can support to help children worldwide........... CONTINUE READING
May 1, 2020
Idioms present a great opportunity for students to have some language learning fun. Here, we discuss idioms, and explore activities that use idioms in the classroom and at home. .......... CONTINUE READING
April 14, 2020
The benefits of exposing children to a second or even a third language cannot be understated. Not only can they learn multiple languages, but they can do it with a lot less effort than adults........... CONTINUE READING
March 15, 2020
During this challenging time, we want to provide you with a few useful resources.
For those dealing with school closures, here are resources for teaching online from NY State TESOL, from The Edublogger, and from Amazing Educational Resources.
Multilingual information about Coronavirus to share with families, including English Language Learners
ESL activities with explanations in different............. CONTINUE READING