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Spanish Language Learning Games

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Spanish Language Learning Games Below is a collection of Spanish language learning games. Some may be a bit childish but, I strongly believe that anything that is in the target language can assist with learning. First up is: Ready for School (Flash Kids Spanish Flash Cards) These are very cheap from just £0.89 and will benefit any Spanish learner who has just started to learn the Language. Brain Box Let's Learn Spanish Puzzle Learning Spanish has never been more useful as languages now play an increased role in the National Curriculum. This BrainBox game will help improve observation and memory skills as well as introduce Spanish vocabulary. Each of the cards shows a scene with words in both Spanish and English. The reverse of each card has two levels of questions, one for beginners, the other for the more confident. This BrainBox game is great fun and a valuable learning tool.                                                                              

Learning Cornish

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Learning Cornish I decided to add the Cornish language to my blog as so few people speak it about 3,000. I have been to Cornwall a number of times and have always had a keen interest in the language but, sadly have yet to meet a Cornish speaker in person.  Below you will find more information on how and where to learn this rare language. A good start would be Cornish is fun: An informal course in living Cornish The website http://www.learncornishnow.com/ has two course both are free as well as having other information on learning Cornish. The Cornish Language fellowship is a charity that promotes the Cornish language http://cornish-language.org/ If you reside in Cornwall the following offer courses http://www.learncornishdreckly.org.uk/classes.html The Cornish Language board have information on all things related to the Cornish language including information on courses in Cornwall, London. They also offer exams in the Cornish language.   http://www.k

Italian Language Learning Games

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Below is a collection of Italian language learning games. Some may be a bit childish but, I strongly believe that anything that is in the target language can assist with learning. Usborne Everyday Words Italian Flash Cards Are a great way to help your child learn simple Italian vocabulary. There are 50 cards, each with a word and picture on one side, and the same word, alone, on the other. You can use the cards to play games, for self testing, or just prop them up around the house or classroom as a reminder. These are really nice flash cards with a picture on one side with the word and the word on its own on the other side.       Kloo's Learn Italian is a great card game for all ages and abilities. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is Learning Italian. Award Winning game that makes learning Italian fun              2 Italian decks, 128 cards and Quick Guide Rules Play up to 16 Great Card Games

French Language Learning Games

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Below is a collection of French language learning games. Some may be a bit childish but, I strongly believe that anything that is in the target language can assist with learning. Les courses à faire A fun shopping memory game. Players choose a shopping list written in French and try to fill their trolley by finding the right cards. Includes a pronunciation guide. Age: 3-7 Players 2-4 Object: To be the first to fill your shopping trolley with the items on your shopping list. The game has 32 item cards and is ideal for young children and adults alike to learn shopping items. Usborne Snap In French A classic card game but in French suitable for all ages and small enough to be taken anywhere. Snap in French is an easy, fun, fast-paced game for two or more players. It is a great way for young children to learn simple French words and to develop important matching and reading skills. French Kloo It's basically a deck of cards that

Where To Start With Language Learning

Where To Start Once you have decided on what language you would like to learn. It is then the time to start exposing yourself to that target language as much as possible. In this day and age it is Just a matter as simple as going online with your phone to find a resource to your target language. I would suggest the following: Start listening to the radio in your target language. Go on you tube and start watching cartoons in your target language as a general rule it will be easier to understand. Watch as many films as you can in your target language with or with out subtitles. Download some apps on your phone and use them as much as you can. Enroll on a local course in your chosen language. If you can afford to pay   it have private lessons. Have a look online for free courses their are a lot to choose from. Get yourself a language learning course. Change the language settings on your phone to the target language as long as you have reached a very basic lev

French Language Facts

French is second only to English for the number of countries where it has official status. French is also the only language, with English that is taught in every country of the world with 100 million students and 2 million teachers. Kinshasa is the world's largest French speaking city, after Paris and before Montreal and Brussels. The number of French Speakers has tripled since 1945 largely since most former French and Belgian colonies kept French as their language of goverment, education and science after decolonisation. Between 6 and 11 million Americains speak French, as does half the population of Algeria, and 15 % of Israelis. France is the most visited country in the world with 75 million tourists every year. At the time of the French Revolution 75% of French citizens did not speak French as a mother tongue. About a third to half of basic English words come from French. French has more than a million words and 20,000 new ones are created every y