{"id":5114,"date":"2024-09-12T05:52:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T05:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narayanaschools.in\/blog\/?p=5114"},"modified":"2024-09-12T05:52:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T05:52:31","slug":"activities-and-resources-for-learning-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narayanaschools.in\/blog\/activities-and-resources-for-learning-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities and Resources for Learning Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Utilising children&#8217;s playtime is one of the most effective and creative ways to teach them new skills, including learning new words or a language. Parents play a pivotal role in this process, from nurturing their newborn\u2019s speech to guiding children in developing effective communication skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, various teaching tools and <strong>resources for learning languages<\/strong> are available online to boost children&#8217;s growth and create a positive mindset. This blog outlines some of the <strong>best language learning resources<\/strong> and activities that support linguistic development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Milestones in Language Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before diving into language lesson activities and resources, it&#8217;s essential to understand the milestones children experience in language learning:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Pre-linguistic (0-12 months): Communicates primarily through crying and babbling, recognising caregivers&#8217; voices.<\/li>\n<li>Holophrastic (12-18 months): Utters simple words and sentences.<\/li>\n<li>Telegraphic (18-24 months): Forms rudimentary sentences using two or more words.<\/li>\n<li>Language Explosion (24-36 months): Expands vocabulary and creates complex sentences.<\/li>\n<li>Grammar Development (3-5 years): Learned to use articles, verbs, prepositions, and adjectives.<\/li>\n<li>Mastery (5+ years): Achieves a strong command of the native language, conversing with ease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Language Lesson Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parents can employ various language lesson activities to enhance their children&#8217;s language skills:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Responsive Communication: <\/strong>Engaging in two-way communication is crucial for introducing new words and motivating children to continue conversing. Responding to babies&#8217; cues helps them feel secure, accelerating their language-learning process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watching Movies with Subtitles:<\/strong> Subtitled films benefit preschoolers, as they hear spoken words while reading the text on the screen, improving comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss and Debate:<\/strong> Engaging in conversations or debates in the target language is an excellent activity for school-age children. It helps reinforce their existing linguistic knowledge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading Aloud:<\/strong> Reading aloud exposes children to new vocabulary and concepts. Incorporating reading into daily routines, with age-appropriate books, can significantly enhance language abilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> This activity involves completing sentences by finding the right words. It tests listening, reading, and writing skills, allowing children to apply what they have learned in language lessons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Language Learning Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The digital world offers thousands of free online language learning resources for children. Here are some of the top resources available:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Duolingo ABC:<\/strong> Whether children are in pre-KG, preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade, Duolingo ABC caters to them all. It offers charming stories with captivating illustrations designed to encourage and assist children during their language-learning journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Study Cat:<\/strong> With catchy illustrations and a vast array of worksheets, Study Cat is another virtual resource that maximises a child&#8217;s language learning adventure. It supports children in acquiring new words with every swipe and helps develop their multisensory learning abilities, enabling them to read independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Language serves as a window to get a sneak peek of different cultures. Acquiring a new language equips children with more than just skills; it provides a profound understanding of another culture&#8217;s perspectives, heritage, and lifestyle. The above-mentioned <strong>activities and resources<\/strong> can be employed to improve children&#8217;s linguistic skills.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f680.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\" \/>\u00a0Stay informed on the latest updates and expert insights! 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