What friendly aliens can teach us about European multilingualism
What friendly aliens can teach us about European multilingualism Seeing Europe through someone else’s eyes (even if they have three) Imagine you’ve just landed on Earth. You have no idea that French is “romantic,” that German is “hard,” or that some accent is “prettier” than another. You just hear sounds, fascinating, strange, wonderful sounds, attached […]
Stop teaching grammar to 7 year olds (they don’t care, and neither should you)
Stop teaching grammar to 7 year olds (they don’t care, and neither should you) The blank stare vs. the croissant Picture two classrooms. In the first, a 7-year-old stares at a conjugation chart like it just insulted her family. Verb endings swim in front of her eyes. She is, technically, “learning French.” She is also […]
Why you can help your kids learn languages even if you don’t speak all languages
Do you need to make your child repeat a Greek word ten times for it to “stick”? Should every car ride turn into a German vocabulary quiz?
Why you can teach languages in class even if you don’t speak all languages?
You don’t speak Greek. You’ve never set foot in Romania. Dutch seems unpronounceable to you. And yet you’re being asked to introduce seven European languages to your class.
What children learn when they discover other alphabets and scripts
Learning about different alphabets and writing systems is one of the most effective ways to foster children’s curiosity, cognitive flexibility, and appreciation of cultural diversity.
What happens in a child’s brain when they learn multiple languages
Learning multiple languages during early childhood offers far more than the ability to communicate in different languages.
Why we need to talk about Heritage in Primary education
Why we need to talk about Heritage in Primary education Cultural heritage is often mistakenly viewed as just a collection of ancient monuments or dusty museum artifacts. However, the sources reveal it is actually a common good that requires a continuous training strategy starting from the very first years of school life (Achille & Fiorillo, 2022). Talking about heritage in […]
From festivals to food, exploring cultures with kids
From festivals to food, exploring cultures with kids In a world where cultural connections are expanding and human mobility is increasing, cultural understanding has become a vital necessity. Culture permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping our values, beliefs, and identities, and influencing how we perceive ourselves and interact with others (Magnaong, 2025). From an early age, children should be introduced […]
The mirror on the wall: why a child needs to see others to truly see themselves
The mirror on the wall: why a child needs to see others to truly see themselves We all want our children to be confident. We want them to know where they come from: their holidays, their food, their family stories, their language. That’s good. That’s necessary. But here is a truth many parents miss: […]
Why Knowing “Hello” in 10 European Languages is Your Secret Weapon
Why Knowing “Hello” in 10 European Languages is Your Secret Weapon Look, you don’t need to be a professor or a spy. But if you travel around Europe, from a beach in Spain to a bar in Berlin to a ski slope in Poland, knowing how to say a simple “Hello” in the local […]