Language Learning For Children

Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That?, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved, and how it gained its contemporary use.

The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party, or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?

The Little Book was originally published in 1932 and made a vital contribution to the curriculum for Canadian-Ukrainian children in prairie schools. The book features charming parables and poems to help children from kindergarten to grade nine to understand Ukrainian language and culture. This audiobook features Ukrainian narratives with English translations of these lovely rhymes and verses, along with musical accompaniment on guitar of the national anthem and traditional Ukrainian folk songs.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Johann Sebastian Bach, who wrote the Brandenburg Concertos; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the child genius; Giuseppe Verdi, who wrote the operas Aida and La Traviata; Johann Strauss, 'The Waltz King'; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who wrote the ballet Swan Lake; Irving Berlin, who wrote There's No Business Like Show Business.

Are you looking for a fun way to help you teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and grade one and two kids! Bonus they learn some first-aid too! Cherchez-vous un moyen amusant d'apprendre de nouveaux mots à votre enfant? Alors vous êtes au bon endroit! Ces livres sont parfaits pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire, les maternelles et les enfants qui sont en CE1 et en CE2! En prime, ils apprennent aussi quelques notions de secourisme!

Kinderbuch zur Unterstützung beim russisch/deutsch Lernen—bilingual aufwachsen. Begleite Lena und Maxim beim Kennenlernen und Spielen im Kindergarten. Überwiegend deutscher Text mit russisch/ deutschen Dialogen und die dazugehörigen Vokabeln. Das Hörbuch dazu folgt. Dieses Buch dient zur Unterstützung der Kinder die bereits russisch/deutsche Sprachkenntnisse im Alltag gesammelt haben.

Your child will learn about the human body in English & Spanish!

Bilingual Kids takes your child through the 250 essential words and phrases that one must first master when learning a new language. As the words and phrases introduced here are the foundations of conversational communication, the series can also be used as your go-to for travel learning. Learning a second language not only has the practical benefit of being able to communicate in another language.

This audiobook offers an introduction to commonly used words and phrases in the Igbo language, with simple introduction for young listeners. Topics covered include greetings, numbers, colors, food, vehicles places, and many others, to build out a strong, early understanding of the Igbo language.

Prompted by a neverending stream of letters pleading for advice on how to be a better writer, successful children’s authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter put their heads together to create this useful guide. With dozens of books and decades of experience between them, the authors brought their distinct personal styles to the advice they had to offer. Now they have done the same for this audio version, with each author narrating her own sections.

This is an Icelandic course for young learners with a focus on games, activities, sound effects, and music, to make learning the basics of Icelandic engaging and fun.

Do you finally want to say goodbye to tedious vocabulary drills and discover something that works in just 7 minutes daily? Quickly & Easily Teach 1000 Bilingual Food Words for Kids is your answer. Transform your kitchen into an exciting Spanish-English learning zone with this revolutionary guide that makes language learning natural and fun!

Parfois les parents souhaitent élever des enfants bilingues, polyglottes, multiculturels mais ne savent pas comment faire. Ce livre partage toutes les ressources nécessaires pour y arriver. L'auteur a été élevé bilingue (anglais-français) sans accent dans les deux langues et parle également italien. À son tour, elle élève ses enfants bilingues. Conférencière entre autre, sur ce thème, elle prend en compte expérience personnelle, expérience professionnelle, une dizaine d'années de recherches post-études (deux Master) et ses observations pour vous guider pas à pas.

For over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children’s potential. This completely revised third edition is a must-have resource that will help parents navigate the complex and unique challenges they face. Accessible, practical, and above all open-minded, The Silent Garden educates parents quickly and thoroughly about the many conflicting points of view on what is best for their deaf children.

On the last page of the Caldecott-winning book Jumanji, young Danny Budwing is seen running after his brother, Walter, with a game tucked under his arm. Now 20 years later, Chris Van Allsburg is ready to reveal what happened when Danny and Walter rolled the dice. This time the name of the game is Zathura, and the battling Budwing boys are in for the ride of their lives. Soon Zathura unleashes intergalactic challenges that require the quarreling brothers to learn how to work together as a team.

A guide to the Bambara language for 5- to 15-year-olds. Sound effects, games, and repetition of vocabulary in different ways are used to create engaging content for young learners. Vocabulary is focused on words and phrases that can be used daily. Bambara is spoken by about sven million people, primarily in Mali, where French is also spoken, but also in Guinea, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, and Gambia. It is mutually understandable by Manding and Dyula speakers. This is an ideal way for your child to build a basic understanding of the Bambara language.

Dive into a world where the alphabet dances to the Dominican beat! With each one revealing a cherished Dominican word or phrase. A is for "Aguacate", the creamy delight we all love. B is for "Bacano", feeling cool and vibrant. C is for “Concon”, crunchy rice.D is for “Dique”... and so on, until we reach Z for "Zafacon."

Have you ever wondered how some people can skim through a book in minutes, pick up dozens of facts and ideas, and recall them with pinpoint accuracy, even months or years later? With Smart Reading, you won't need to wonder any more.

This audio course teaches the basics of the Ibibio language, with a focus on words and phrases that can be used daily. Sound effects and games may learning engaging and content is reviewed in a systematic fashion across 28 daily sessions to enhance pronunciation and comprehension. This is an ideal way for young learners to build familiarity with the Ibibio language.

This is a great way to learn Hausa without any screen time. Language Ladder teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Hausa. Short, daily lessons help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention.