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…
Language learning
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…
How Children Can Learn Languages Through Gardening
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…
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…
Five Christmas Outdoor Language Learning Activities
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…
Six Fun Riding Games For Pony Language Learning Adventures
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…
Meet Our Ponies And Get A View of Emily’s Pony Language Adventures
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…
4 Reasons Why Your Child Should Start Learning A Foreign Language At An Early Age
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…
Helping with Language Learning
Helping with Language Learning The new school and homeschooling year has started, and with it in some instances the introduction of a foreign language into the curriculum. How can you help your child with foreign language learning? “Oh No!” I can hear some parents cry. This can be daunting for some families, but it doesn’t…
