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How To Use Your Language Learning Notebook in Autumn

Rachel Lechner

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…

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Categories: Language Learning Notebooks Tags: Autumn + Bilingual + Charlotte mason Inspired + homeschooling + Language learning + Notebook

Learning English in Autumn

Learning English Outdoors in Autumn- Ideas for Children aged 6-11 Years

Rachel Lechner

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,…

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Categories: Articles + Bilingual + Charlotte Mason + educational + Homeschooling + Language Learning + Languages + Outdoor Learning Tags: Autumn + Charlotte Mason + Language learning + Learning English

Pony Language Learning Adventures; Basic Horse Anatomy

Rachel Lechner

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…

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Categories: Pony Adventures Tags: Charlotte Mason + educational + Language learning

5 Reasons Why Christmas is a Great Time for Language Learning

Rachel Lechner

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…

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Categories: Articles + Language Learning + Languages Tags: #educationalresources + #learning + Charlotte Mason + educational + helping parents + homeschooling + Language learning

How Children Can Learn Languages Through Gardening

Rachel Lechner

Gardening is a fabulous way for children to learn languages, particularly in our case English and German. It combines hands-on activities with the natural environment, making the learning process enjoyable and memorable. If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen various reels over the past couple of years showing our vegetable gardening and…

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Categories: Outdoor Learning Tags: Gardening + Language learning + outdoor learning

How to Use Nature Journaling for Language Learning

Rachel Lechner

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…

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Categories: Language Learning + Language Learning Notebooks Tags: #educationalresources + #learning + Charlotte Mason + helping parents + Language learning + outdoor learning

Five Christmas Outdoor Language Learning Activities

Rachel Lechner

Introduction Christmas is a wonderful time to engage in outdoor activities that also promote language learning. By incorporating fun and educational experiences, children and families can expand their language skills while enjoying the festive season. Here are five engaging outdoor language learning activities to try during the Christmas season. Christmas Scavenger Hunt Create a Christmas-themed…

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Categories: Outdoor Learning Tags: #educationalresources + educational + helping parents + homeschooling + Language learning + outdoor learning

Six Fun Riding Games For Pony Language Learning Adventures

Rachel Lechner

Introduction We are always on the look-out for new ways to make language learning fun and to start our pony language learning adventures. With a pony-mad daughter we enjoy combining language learning with outdoor activities so let’s bring in the ponies! We’ve compiled a list of six engaging language games that will add an extra…

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Categories: Pony Adventures Tags: #educationalresources + #learning + Language learning + outdoor learning

Meet Our Ponies And Get A View of Emily’s Pony Language Adventures

Rachel Lechner

So I thought we needed to introduce you to the ponies and also speak about Emily’s Pony Language Adventures. Introduction If you do not know me yet, I am Rachel! A lover of all things wild, a wife to Franky (Franz) and mother to Emily. Franky and I run a riding school and livery yard…

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Categories: Pony Adventures Tags: #learning + adventures + Bilingual + educational + Language learning

4 Reasons Why Your Child Should Start Learning A Foreign Language At An Early Age

Rachel Lechner

Introduction Learning a foreign language at a young age can provide so many benefits for children. The ability to pick up a new language at an early age is a skill that can have a lasting impact on a child’s cognitive development. Here are four reasons why you should consider introducing your child to a…

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Categories: Charlotte Mason + Language Learning Tags: #learning + Bilingual + educational + Language learning + languages

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👇 Kostenlose Live-Stunden auch mit @emilys_pony_adventures

So here we are, the timetable of my free classes f So here we are, the timetable of my free classes for January and February,  plus our first 'Sprout and Speak' conversation starter (more Info coming tomorrow.)

All free lessons will be live on my Facebook page and will be uploaded to my YouTube Account for you to watch if you missed it.

On Sundays I will let you know what resources you will need for our free lesson, and if there is a downloadable resource it will be availabe from the website.

I will be updating the website with all information this evening, so keep you eyes peeled 👀👀

Looking forward to seeing you there 

Rachel x
Winter is also a great season for language learnin Winter is also a great season for language learning ❄️

#englischlernen
#learninglanguagesoutdoors 
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So many distractions this morning! I will be putt So many distractions this morning!

I will be putting up the date and time of our first free English lesson today, but those beautiful garden birds  are so mesmerising to watch 🐦🐦👀

#englischlernen #nature #birdlovers #gardenbirds #gartenvögel
Free english lessons with me Rachel (a native engl Free english lessons with me Rachel (a native english speaker) live on my Facebook page starting soon, with crafts and experiments to ensure learning remains 
fun! 

Predominantly for Children aged 6-12 who are learning english as a foreign language either at school or at home. The subjects are also very inline with the Austrian Vollschule/MS/Gymnasium Lehrplan for this age group range.

I will be posting dates, times, subjects and what to bring in the next couple of days. Plus there will be a printout for each lesson which you can download from my website.

It will also be recorded and uploaded. So if you cannot make the times, no worries you can watch it whenever you want. 

Hope to see you there!

#englischlernen #englischfürkinder #freelessons
January Language Learning Bucket List Winter Words January Language Learning Bucket List Winter Words.

Out on our walk today just doing some language learning💚

It does not need to be difficult, make things easy and fun. 

#englischlernen #Volkschuleenglisch #learninglanguages
It's a planning morning today! Planning the blog It's a planning morning today!

Planning the blog and free lessons for OBL and the riding plans for the riding school, and just getting myself organised after the busy Christmas period.

For my business/general life Filofax, I ordered the new personalised calendar with the Inklink and I am loving it. Went with the week on one page and a lined Page on the other - FABULOUS!!

I also started daily journaling this year and I am finding it totally relaxing, getting everything down into paper. 

#planning #filofax #Blog #languagelearning #journaling
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