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July 25, 2013
First Illustrations from Bosley's First Words
Hot off the press! This is one of the first illustrations that will be part of the new book: Bosley's First Words.
Bosley will learn about animals, foods, numbers, family members, toys and other simple concepts in this early reader for youngsters just learning their first words.
I'm really glad this is the next book coming out because it will be just in time for my two boys to start learning these words.
Keep your eye out for a chance to vote on your favorite cover design for th...
First Illustrations from Bosley’s First Words
Bosley will learn about animals, foods, numbers, family members, toys and other simple concepts in this early reader for youngsters just learning their first words.
I’m really glad this is the next book coming out because it will be just in time for my two boys to start learning these words.
Keep your eye out for a chance to vote on your favorite cover design for this book.
June 28, 2013
Book Number 4: Bosley Builds a Treehouse
Join Bosley on his fourth and most exciting adventure yet! Learn new foreign words and phrases as Bosley designs, collects the supplies, and builds his very own treehouse. This book has been written and will be illustrated soon. The vocabulary and context in this book will give your child the means to talk about tools, building, designing, imagining, productivity and success!
Keep your eye out for previews at: http://www.thelanguagebear.com/bosley-builds-treehouse
Book Number 3: Bosley's First Words!
Do you want to get your child learning foreign words right out of the gate like me? Bosley's First Words is designed for infants 0-2 years. Teach your child very basic words and sentances with Bosley as he discovers his favorite foods and toys, meets his family, learns his numbers (1-10) and goes on a simple adventure consisting of a variety of commonly used verbs. Corresponding imagery is a big part of this book. Help your child commit new words to memory with visual...
Big Changes at TheLanguageBear.com!
As many of you may know, the Language Bear has long been a one-man show and it has been a LOT of work to keep up with all the details that go along with running an online bookstore as well as becoming a children's author. I've decided to simplify things a little bit and do away with the bookstore portion of the website. You will now notice that there are no more books for sale!! OH NO!! Well, there are a couple... it's going to be all Bosley all the time!
That's right,...
June 24, 2013
How the internet has changed our ability to learn languages
The internet has changed the very way we live. When once we had to visit libraries to get the information that we wanted and had to sort through God only knows how many piles of books and other works just to get what we need, everything is now available at the push of a button through the internet. Everything we’ve ever needed is at our fingertips thanks to the innovation that is the internet and the boons it offers us. Also of note is how the internet has changed our very perception of langu...
June 5, 2013
May 18, 2013
Second Language Learning and Language Delays
Learning a second language can be a challenge. But if your child already has a language learning delay in their first language, it can be monumental task. So it is important to know when your child is just learning two languages at their own pace, and when they are truly struggling in both languages.
Types of Language Problems
There are many times of language learning delays that a young child might develop. Yet, many young children who are learning a second language or live in a bilingual en...
May 14, 2013
Top 10 Ways to Encourage Second Language Learning
Teaching your child to be bilingual is an around the clock job! However, you don’t have to invest in expensive earning materials or programs to make the process easier for your child. Try some of the following tips to make second language learning fun and a little easier for both of you!
1. Partner up!
The best way to show your young child how the second language can be useful or important is to demonstrate this to them. By showing your child that they can communicate through the secon...
