What Parents Want to Know about Bilingualism
What Parents Want to Know about Bilingualism It’s generally recognized that most people across the globe are bilingual or multilingual […]
Blog: Language Education for Kids
Top Ten Myths Regarding Bilingualism
THE TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING1. Only bilingual parents can raise bilingual children and bilingual parents always raise
The Social Advantages of Exposure to Other Languages
Recent studies show that “multilingual exposure improves not only children’s cognitive skills but also their social abilities” (“The Superior Social
Why Should Children Learn a Second Language At an Early Age?
Many high schools and colleges in the United States require students to learn a second language. But typically when they
Benefits of Bilingualism
Have you ever wondered what benefits your child could receive by learning a second language while they are still young?
Advantages of Learning a Second Language for Kids
DinoLingo helps parents understand the advantages their children could have by learning a foreign language.
What Are the Best Methods to Learn a Second Language?
Most high schools and colleges require students to take foreign language classes. But, only 20 percent of United States citizens
The Best Language Learning Apps For Kids and Adults
DInoLingo knows the market is saturated with websites and apps that promise to teach another language. Which are effective? We list 10 options for you.
Will Learning a New Language Cause a Speech Delay for My Child?
Every child learns at a different pace. For some, learning a new language is a breeze. But for many others,
How To Raise a Bilingual Child
DinoLingo tells multicultural families how to raise their children as bilingual. We have tips to help parents teach their children two languages as they grow.
Is It Okay for My Child to Learn Two or More Languages at the Same Time?
Can your child learn two or more languages at the same time? The answer is yes. It’s easier for kids
The Three Most Common Questions About Raising a Bilingual Child
DinoLingo explains how to raise a bilingual child by answering questions from parents.
Top language learning websites and apps 2021
Hello, there are hundreds of language learning websites and apps around the world. We have created the list below by
Language learning websites and apps
There are hundreds of different language learning websites and apps around the world besides DinoLingo. The majority of them teach
What Are the Easiest and Hardest Languages to Learn?
There are thousands of languages and dialects used in the world. Some are easier for English speakers to pick up
How Much Time Should My Child Spend Learning a New Language Online?
Learning a new language takes time. Even for adults, it can be difficult to retain new information about a language.
What Language Should My Child Learn?
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a second language for your child to learn. A second
What Are the Top Ten Endangered and Extinct Languages?
While many languages are thriving in today’s society, others are dying. UNESCO reports that around 43% of the world’s languages
Why DinoLingo is a Great Language Learning Program For Kids
There are dozens of language learning platforms out there for kids. It is important to know which will teach your
The Fastest Way to Learn a Second Language
Constant Practice Practice truly does make perfect. This is reflected in the popular adage from Malcolm Gladwell about the 10,000-hour
The Most Used Languages In the World
What are the most used languages in the world? DinoLingo lists the top five and tells you interesting facts about each of the languages.
The Least Spoken Languages In the World
DinoLingo breaks down the least spoken languages in the world.
Developing Reading Fluency with Children
In some of our previous blogs, we’ve talked about Enjoying Reading with your Child and Making Reading a Routine Reality.
Making Reading a Routine Reality
1. Make books part of your family life – Always have books around so that you and your children are
Enjoy Reading with your Child
Reading with your children from an early age helps to foster strong learning habits
Best Language methods to learn how to teach kids
Online lessons for kids: dinolingo.com Get fairy tales and storybooks in online or from your local library Children love shared
HOW TO TEACH KIDS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Start Simple Start with some simple greetings and every day words.E.g. good morning/ how are you? Be consistent, use
The most common 1000 words in every language
At DinoLingo, we do everything possible to make sure the corpus (word list) we present reflects not only English but
Your Neighbourhood can Determine How Open Minded Your Child is
A recent study found that small children who live in neighborhoods where more than one language is spoken are more
What is the Most Popular 2nd Language around the World?
It is well known that English is the most common foreign language in all around the world but did you
Trying harder makes language learning more difficult
A recent study conducted at MIT showed that adults’ understanding of grammar decreases if they actively pay attention to grammar
It is not only about the words
When individuals study foreign languages they tend to focus on expanding their vocabulary as fast as they can without paying
Speaking Two Languages Strengthens the Mind
It has been already proven that speaking two languages delays dementia. A research team from Scotland provided further evidence to this
INFOGRAPHIC Most Spoken Languages on Twitter
Our research shows us that: English is the most used language on Twitter. However, this is lower than the popularity
What to do when bilingual kids mix languages
What to do when bilingual kids mix languages (code-switching, a.k.a. code-mixing)• Don’t worry if your child mixes languages—language mixing is
Can Language DVDs teach Babies? A Closer look
The short answer is yes, simply because language DVDs make babies process audio information coupled with visual information either passively
Bilingual Kids Differentiate Languages
According to Kansas University psychologist Michael Vivevitch, bilinguals do not confuse the languages they speak mostly because each language has
Language learning process of children
Birth: Early crying, babies’ attempt to communicate 5 months: Cooing, making sounds like ga-ga, gu-gu 1st birthday: a few words
Do Baby Signs Programs (Sign Language) Make Smarter Babies?
To investigate the question of whether baby signs programs help children acquire language earlier or advance their cognitive development, in
Do children learn languages faster than adults?
At Dino Lingo, we get this question quite often… Contrary to the common belief, children cannot acquire foreign languages in
How to Teach Toddlers and Infants a Language
Creating Good Language Learning Environments for Very Young Children (Ages 0–2) (p. 63) • Direct lots of rich, meaningful speech toward
What to do when children reject to speak in the 2nd language
What to do when children reject to speak in the 2nd language (e.g. Spanish) Cases that worked (from Bilingual Edge
How to Raise a Bilingual Child: The Key to a Happy Bilingual Family
So far there has been quite amount of literature on second language acquisition in bilingual families. In the past there
Top Ten Reasons Why Speaking Two Languages Is so Cool
Top Ten Reasons Why Speaking Two Languages Is Cool 10. I can have private conversations in my second language. 9.
Types of bilingual education
TYPES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION “Maintenance bilingual education: These programs are to help children become both and biliterate. In the United
30+ Reasons Learning a Second Language is Good
1 A child’s brain has a higher number of synapses (compared with an adult brain) and greater plasticity. This means
How to Create a Good Language Learning Environments
How to Create a Good Language Learning Environments for Preschoolers • Have fun integrating the language as a part of
Marry a foreigner: Why or why not
Since many activities in marriage are joint, such as the raising of children, the purchase of a house and other
Bilinguals see the world in a different way
ScienceDaily (2011-03-15) — Scientists have found that regularly speaking in a second language makes you literally see the world in
Does it help to talking seriously with children?
How adults talk to children aged 3 to 6 years during conversations has a major influence on their language acquisition.