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 Learning
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…
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…
Children’s Language Learning Notebook – 10 Layout Ideas
I am a huge fan of Charlotte Mason’s thinking towards language learning and of course nature and want to bring these ideas to you for your language learning notebooks! These layout ideas are there for you to improvise and design for your own needs, and I will be posting out layouts on our Instagram stories…
How to Use Nature Journaling for Language Learning
Nature journaling can be such a powerful tool. Being in nature for children can be relaxing but can also open up curiosity and give them the confidence to ask questions.In this blog post we will explore how to effectively use nature journaling to enhance your language learning journey. Why Nature Journaling? Nature journaling provides such…
Exploring Nature’s Vocabulary: A Walk in the Forest
Introduction Welcome, nature-loving families! Today, we are going on a delightful journey through the forest , not just to revel in the beauty of nature but to unlock the wonders of language learning. What is our focus? Enriching your children’s vocabulary in either English or German (or any other language that you may be focussing…
How to Create a Fun Children’s Language Learning Notebook
Introduction Welcome, language learning enthusiasts and parents! In this blog post, we’re going to explore a creative and fun way for children to combine a language learning notebook with the wonders of nature journaling to ensure motivation whilst learning a new language in your home or homeschooling routines. This approach not only enhances language skills…
Setting Your Language Learning Goals for the New Year
Learning a New Language: Why Bother? Learning a new language is like unlocking a treasure chest of the world. It opens up opportunities to connect with new people, understand different cultures, and expand your horizons. For those of you that may have started a new language at the start of the school/homeschooling year that is…
