Congratulations to the italki Language Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to the italki Language Challenge Winners! In January, our 2nd italki Language Challenge took place, with participants from all over the world, learning languages from Russian to Arabic.  They all had a common purpose in taking the Challenge to motivate themselves to improve their foreign language skills.  And, it looks like it worked! Read on to find out how it helped our students. Here is a quick overview of how the italki Challenge helped our students: Motivation A large majority of our successful participants mentioned how the Challenge had given them that extra push to learn. Big thanks to italki for initiating the challenge. Its been the kick up the backside that I needed!  Hejoro from New Zealand Progress italkis goal for the Language Challenge was to allow learners to see clear progress in the language they were learning. We were very happy that many were able to clearly see the benefits. I took the italki challenge to motivate myself to study more diligently. Taking lessons regularly has kept me committed despite having a busy schedule. I’ve progressed much faster than I would have studying alone or in a large class. Although I’m still a beginner, my comprehension has improved tremendously.  David from the US Routine Not only did it help learners get started, but it also helped them to continue. The language challenge was motivation for me to start a new language and progress with another. Although the language challenge is over, I plan to continue booking sessions and supplement them with language exchanges.  Bionca from the US We hope that all of our challengers not only progressed in the language(s) they were learning, but also found new motivation and discipline towards language learning. We would also like to thank OpenLanguage for sponsoring the Challenge with their fantastic lessons. Just to finish off, here is a little video shout-out to all our Challenge winners ?? Congratulations to the italki Language Challenge Winners! In January, our 2nd italki Language Challenge took place, with participants from all over the world, learning languages from Russian to Arabic.  They all had a common purpose in taking the Challenge to motivate themselves to improve their foreign language skills.  And, it looks like it worked! Read on to find out how it helped our students. Here is a quick overview of how the italki Challenge helped our students: Motivation A large majority of our successful participants mentioned how the Challenge had given them that extra push to learn. Big thanks to italki for initiating the challenge. Its been the kick up the backside that I needed!  Hejoro from New Zealand Progress italkis goal for the Language Challenge was to allow learners to see clear progress in the language they were learning. We were very happy that many were able to clearly see the benefits. I took the italki challenge to motivate myself to study more diligently. Taking lessons regularly has kept me committed despite having a busy schedule. I’ve progressed much faster than I would have studying alone or in a large class. Although I’m still a beginner, my comprehension has improved tremendously.  David from the US Routine Not only did it help learners get started, but it also helped them to continue. The language challenge was motivation for me to start a new language and progress with another. Although the language challenge is over, I plan to continue booking sessions and supplement them with language exchanges.  Bionca from the US We hope that all of our challengers not only progressed in the language(s) they were learning, but also found new motivation and discipline towards language learning. We would also like to thank OpenLanguage for sponsoring the Challenge with their fantastic lessons. Just to finish off, here is a little video shout-out to all our Challenge winners ??

4 Ways to Teach Your Child Grammar - ALOHA Mind Math

4 Ways to Teach Your Child Grammar With young teens becoming experts at the SMS lingo, abridged words and sentences are becoming part of English vocabulary for most children. It need not be a big concern for parents if used in moderation, but it can become a worry if it starts affecting how a child performs with grammatical constructions at school or in other arenas. Here are 5 simple ways to keep those grammar rules in your child’s mind: 1. Start young: At a young age when children are just starting to form sentences, we often hear words like “bring-t” or “throw-ed”. Though many parents might not want to keep up with a continuous stream of correcting their child, it is very useful to point it out gently and give an example of the correct usage. You can even make it easier for the child to remember by making it into a rhyme or funny saying. 2. Word games: Another fun way to introduce grammar for children without making it a laborious task is to use word games or grammar quizzes and make it into an interesting group activity. Some of the questions could be guessing the correct tense form of verbs, or giving two parts of the sentence and asking the child to combine them correctly into a sentence. 3. Introduce reading: Once a child starts reading on his or her own, encourage the habit as much as you can. One of the best ways for children to increase their vocabulary and learn about correct grammar and sentence construction is by being exposed to different kinds of books. There is a lot of information online about what books might be suitable for your child at their grade level. Make sure to introduce your child to the library and give them access to a wealth of books by different authors. 4. Use different approaches: In some cases, where English is being introduced as a second language and is not the primary language spoken at home, it may be necessary to start with simpler rules and use slightly different methods. Even if not for ESL, every child is different and may learn at a slower or advanced pace, so the parent or teacher might need to tailor the method of teaching. At Aloha USA, we offer classes in English that can help your child improve their language skills. Please see our website for more details:http://www.aloha-usa.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/aloha.usa and on Twitter: @AlohaKidsMath for constant updates on your child’s education development.