By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Greek is one of the most challenging European languages to learn, not just for native English speakers, but also for those who speak Romance languages. This is largely because Greek stands apart from other Indo-European languages. Despite Greece’s …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Imagine a classroom where every lesson is exciting, personal, and relevant to each student. What if, instead of forcing students to follow a set curriculum, we designed lessons around their interests, passions, and goals? Research from the …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | You’ve probably heard of Mandarin and Cantonese, but did you know there isn’t just one Chinese language? Instead, there are many dialects and languages that form a continuum of intelligibility. These dialects are all part of the …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | At LanguageBird, we believe learning a language is more than memorizing words—it’s about making real-world connections and understanding different cultures. In fact, Lunar New Year is a great opportunity for students to build language skills through fun, …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | At LanguageBird, we believe learning a new language goes beyond memorizing vocabulary or mastering grammar. It’s about communicating clearly and meaningfully in real-world situations. This belief inspired a recent professional development session for our instructors. We shared …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | The way we think is deeply intertwined with the languages we speak. For instance, as The New Yorker insightfully explains in the article How Much Does Our Language Shape Our Thinking, “Language shapes our sense of time, …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | As the clock strikes midnight, people across the globe come together to bid farewell to the old and welcome the possibilities of the future. New Year’s Eve is a time for reflection, joy, and hope, and each …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | The holiday season is a time for warmth, family, and cherished traditions. For heritage language speakers and learners, it’s also a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with their cultural roots. Heritage languages play an essential role in fostering …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Everyone appreciates a greeting in their own native tongue. Learning holiday expressions from around the world is a fun way to bring us all a little closer. Check out these fun holiday expressions from around the world …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | At LanguageBird, we believe language learning should be engaging, creative, and deeply personal. That’s why we use Project-Based Learning (PBL) in our high school and middle school courses to assess student progress. Through PBL, students collaborate with …