The start of the 2014/2015 academic year marks a change in the way in which languages are taught in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The start of term will see the teaching of languages becoming a compulsory part of the primary curriculum for the first time. This means that children aged between seven and eleven will be required to reach a high standard of written and verbal communication in a foreign language.
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Posted by Content Admin - July 21, 2015
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Posted by Content Admin - July 21, 2015
For a child that is undertaking to learn a new language, the option to immerse themselves in that language, in a context in which it is spoken natively, is an important part of the learning process. A language exchange organised between two families from different countries, facilitated by the Lingoo network, which provides this opportunity, is a powerful language development tool.
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Posted by Content Admin - July 21, 2015
Taken as a whole, the most stressful part of a language exchange or a hosted homestay vacation is often travelling. For many parents, this will be the first time that they will be sending their child to travel unaccompanied; understandably, this can be stressful for both parent and child. Packing the right things for the journey can play an important part in ensuring that your child has a comfortable and safe trip.
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Posted by Content Admin - July 21, 2015
Choosing the right host family is the most important step in making your child or teenager’s language holiday a success. But while you consider the location of the host, the learning opportunities they offer and how well their interests match those of your child or teenager, it’s easy to overlook the final element: their availability. Read on to find out how you can arrange the ideal homestay.
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