How I Use a Monthly English Bucket List with My Family (and How You Can Too) Learning English doesn’t have to mean worksheets, forced lessons, or stress at the kitchen table. There is sometimes enough of that with other subjects! For my family — and for the families I work with through Outdoor Bilingual Learner…
How To Use Your Language Learning Notebook in Autumn
Let’s have a look at ‘How to use Your language learning Notebook in Autumn‘. As you know if you have read previous blog posts I love language learning notebooks, as it is not just a workbook, it is a space for discovery, creativity, and connection. Not just with the language that your child is learning…
Learning English Outdoors in Autumn- Ideas for Children aged 6-11 Years
For me, Autumn is one of the most magical seasons not just for getting outdoors but also for outdoor learning and of course learning english! As the leaves change colour and the landscapes change, it gives me a feeling of peace—making it the perfect time to learn English through nature and play. If your child,…
Language Nature Notebook Activities for Ages 4-11
Did you ever consider a language nature notebook for your 4-11 year old child? If not let´s look at how this can make language learning exciting, which it needs to be otherwise things can go down-hill pretty quickly. As always this blog post is inspired by the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason. Language nature notebooks…
Pony Language Learning Adventures; Basic Horse Anatomy
Using your child’s love of horses for language learning can be a great motivation. When children are interested in something then they usually stay engaged for a longer period of time. This first blog post of this series of 12 for 2025 will be focussing on Basic Horse Anatomy. Resources that you can use and…
How To Start Your Language Learning Journey in 2025
It’s that time of year again when many people start to consider new goals and ideas. So, what about starting or restarting your child’s language learning journey? Now, I write and post about this theme quite a lot because instead of just starting a language learning journey with your child on a whim, I think…
Language Learning with Ponies – Blog Topics 2025
Introduction Language learning and ponies, do they really go together? Well if you have a pony-mad child then they do! If you are a homeschooling family or just a family who wishes to encourage more language learning into your home, but you are not sure how to motivate your child, then help is on the…
5 Reasons Why Christmas is a Great Time for Language Learning
I absolutely love Christmas, and all the festivities that come with it, and all these are great for language learning! And because Christmas is a time for families and lots of time spent together, there are lots of reasons to use these relaxing and fun times for language learning. So let’s takes look at my…
Creating a Language Learning Routine: Tips for Busy Families
Finding the time for language learning or to strengthen existing language learning skills can be challenging for busy families, especially when juggling work, school, and extracurricular activities. However, with a simple and flexible approach, even 15 minutes a day can make a big impact on your child’s language learning journey. Here are some tips to…
Learning Languages Through Nature-Theme Snails
Learning languages through nature is a way to bring children into a natural environment in order to encourage learning. By adding a specific nature topic that your children are interested in is a definitive bonus. When children are outdoors they become more inquisitive and also more open to taking on information that in a normal…
