I don't know who needs to hear this, but setting goals for the New Year is actually counter to the brain's natural wiring. This is a time to conserve. Set goals (and establish plans for them) for the spring if you want to see progress! #LangSky #goals #resolutions

I added ASL to my additional languages practice this past week and will henceforth be sponging up any information like this I can find. These are some of the most beautiful languages in the world and it's a bit unbelievable that the identity and culture aspect is still up for any amount of debate.

Every kid loves a chance to feel like they are an expert at something. Why not let reading be that thing? Make reading giggle-worthy by “accidentally” saying a few words wrong! Kids love catching mistakes, and it helps them stay alert and tune their listening skills. #ParentingSky #kidlitchat

Late but it's here! Just released this months Polyglot Delights Drop, Play & Pause, helping you boost your Grammar, Listening, & Speaking skills~ If you're looking for fun ways to improve in any language WITHOUT getting bored, try out a "taste" drop for free: #langsky thepolyglotfox.com/delights

When you’re just 2 years old, that year is just 50% of your life. That’s a huge cut already! So, the time to learn a new language is now: Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Languages #Illustration #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

Why does “The rat the cat the dog chased killed ate the malt” feel wrong even though it is grammatical? Thom Scott Phillips links gut judgements to communicative usefulness, not abstract rules doi.org/10.25189/267... #langsky #linguistics

ICYMI, you're sitting on a goldmine of free stuff! Subscribers get access to Our Little Freebie Library which includes our printable reading trackers bundles in Mandarin & English ($18CAD in Our Little Shop!). And there is so much more good stuff in there! littlecrabpress.ca/pages/bluesky #LangSky

Turn storytime into a playful “I Spy” challenge! Encourage your child to look closely at illustrations and spot details big or small. Whether identifying colours, objects, or actions, this simple game builds focus, memory, and attention to detail - all while keeping storytime interactive and fun.

This week marks the start of us sharing a whole bunch about Supporting Literacy. We'll be pulling heavily from ABC Life Literacy and Adrienne Gear of Reading Power fame, plus our first-ever blog post providing you with "6 Awesome Ways to 'Stretch' Your Kids' Storybooks". #ParentingSky #kidlitchat

Impossible translations: why we struggle to translate words when we don’t experience the concept theconversation.com/impossible-t... #langsky #xl8

If y'all in #langsky aren't already subbed to Bront'e, what are you doing??? This video was SO GOOD. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6vc... (9.5 min)

If you've been following along, you will have noticed we have been sharing about our Christmas products for the last few weeks. But it's not all about selling you stuff. Even more, it's about supporting you with stuff.

Is anyone else with an 8 year old suddenly in the thick of them starting sentences by saying "POV..." then proceeding with an anecdote that has ab 👏 so 👏 lute 👏 ly 👏 nothing to do with that expression? #ParentingSky

Language mixing has no negative effect on #toddlers' vocabulary development, study shows phys.org/news/2025-12... via @phys.org.web.brid.gy <Yet another study with the same outcome. No surprise. > #languageacquisition #children #multilingual #langsky

People learn languages for so many reasons: travel, personal growth, reconnecting with their heritage, because of a loved one, or simply because languages feel magical. Whatever your reason is, it's valid. So we're curious… what inspired your language journey? #langtwt

We are all about the joys of learning, and trying to make that as accessible as possible. We want everyone from ages 3-103 to know the pleasure one can find in perseverance.

Some of my top English pet peeves: • "literally" for "figuratively" • "home" for "hone" • "less" for "fewer" I've said before that max fluency in my additional language will be when I can understand a toddler. I'm adding "when I develop pet peeves in French" as an assessment tool. #LangSky

I learned a new word today: Contronym This is super cool and worth checking out. P.S. RIP the literal meaning of literally - this is one I will literally never get over.

Bringing Indigenous languages back from the brink - podcast buff.ly/G6jWeJl #langsky #xl8

There's still time! Whether you're thinking of ordering books in time for the winter holidays, or if you end up waiting too long and cutting it too close, our physical books typically arrive within 10-20 days of ordering, and our digital downloads are sent out instantly upon completion of payment.

The more fun and engaging we can make learning, the more likely kids are to want to keep it up throughout their life. We are always looking for ways to support learning, and we are so grateful that you are along for the ride. littlecrabpress.ca/blogs/the-li...

As all great teachers already know, one of the most important ways we can encourage kids to learn through reading is to …drumroll… Make it fun! We created our 11 Holiday Themed Reading Trackers in Mandarin and English to do just that. #ParentingSky #LangSky #kidlitchat

This is so cool! The human brain is a wonder.

Anyone in need of a ray of sunshine today? HERE YA GO! 🔆 ❣️

Want to make reading fun, festive, and bilingual? Our Christmas Themed Bilingual Reading Tracker Bundle does exactly that - by turning reading into a creative, goal-setting adventure for kids. #Homeschooling #ParentingSky #kidlitchat

How and why do we code-switch when we speak? Find out more about code-switching and style-shifting here: medium.com/language-lab... #writer #linguistics #illustration #dataviz #writing #medium #writingcommunity #Langsky #code-switching #codeswitching #writesky #languages #language

#langsky #soccersky Papua New Guinea is the world's most linguistically diverse country, with 840 living languages in the territory. Vanuatu has the world's highest linguistic diversity per capita, with an average of c. 1760 speakers per indigenous language.

The University of Nottingham is set to make a pivotal decision next week. Its council will vote on whether to close 48 degree programmes, including modern foreign languages such as Spanish, French, German & Chinese. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y5xwwd92 🧵👇 #langsky #modernlanguages #languagelearning

"A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later..."

We take great care in making our handwriting practice books, not only because we know how valuable having well-made resources is, but also because we want people to truly enjoy their experiences in getting the science-backed benefits of putting pen to paper when learning new things.

This cheerful workbook presents 26 curated, highly useful & relevant Christmas-themed words with Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English handwriting styles (all-caps, lowercase, cursive) for each word. Stroke-map diagrams provide character stroke order. littlecrabpress.ca/products/abc...

THIS 👏 IS 👏 SO 👏 HELPFUL 👏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x7r... This is something we talk about all the time amongst ourselves and on our blog and in our podcast. Love this. @thepolyglotfox.bsky.social #LangSky

Learn a language Erode a barrier #langsky

The sound visuals showing overlap between languages that @lucianolatouche.bsky.social has been posting are so cool! Definitely check them out. #LangSky

This free online workshop “From linguistic research to classroom practice: how different perspectives shape #grammar #teaching” may be of interest to teachers on here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/events/works... #edusky #langsky #linguistics @inmfl.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social

There are more and more studies being published all the time about the impact physically writing by hand has on our understanding of material and our retention of information. #LangSky

These books build reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and strengthen early writing skills through playful, puzzle-based learning in both Mandarin and English. #LangSky

Because it's not about perfection. It’s about understanding & being understood. So, this week, we're talking about the fluency myths that secretly make your progress invisible. (and then, I tell you EXACTLY how to fix it) youtu.be/2gwc4-dcMjA #langsky

Ooooo we'll be tackling this in future posts, too. Looking forward to reading this to see if it adds anything we missed. We draw heavily from the work of Adrienne Gear whenever we discuss the concept of teaching reading.

This is such an intriguing aspect of culture and I can't wait to read this.

When kids utilize high-quality activity books, they practise handwriting, complete matching and word-search tasks, draw and create, and hone logic and vocabulary skills: These tasks seem like simple games, but they build confidence and critical thinking skills. #LangSky

Whether for classroom use, teaching your kids, or for self-study, Tortoise Tiles are a super flexible learning tool you can use to gamify your vocabulary acquisition process as well as to do test prep and review. Watch youtu.be/NHIYHJrCQIs to see the Tortoise Tile Method in action. #LangSky

The Tortoise Tile Method was designed to keep new vocabulary in your mind — absorbing new words more deeply, remembering them longer and recalling them faster. By combining reading, listening, and speaking practice with Tortoise Tiles, you create multiple memory hooks that make words stick. #LangSky

How did we select the words in our vocabulary builder "ABCs of Holidays Tortoise Tiles" books? It was... not the most straight-forward process. littlecrabpress.ca/products/the... #LangSky #Mandarin #TranslationStruggles

Restoring Hope with Pal Humanity in North of Gaza chuffed.org/project/1228...

Does handwriting still matter in a digital world? Season 1 FINALE #FluentishthePodcast 🧠 How handwriting affects memory 🀄 Cultural depth in scripts like Chinese, Sanskrit & Japanese 📚 Research on handwriting vs. typing 🎯 Learn when it's best to use which, + why #LangSky youtu.be/6IPAF77dmx4

Ep 9 is live! You'll learn: How to choose formats and topics you enjoy, why different genres can surprise you + the importance of both extensive & intensive reading. #FluentishPodcast #dyslexiasupport #BilingualFamily #LangSky youtu.be/zC4bud4l5OE

#MandarinChineseLangSky Would love to hear from all the #Mandarinlearners on here when it comes to their experiences with #Mandarinspeakers saying a word you are using is not the best word for your purposes, only to have other native speakers disagree with them. How do you decide who is right?

#LangSky Would love to hear from all the #Mandarinlearners on here when it comes to their experiences with #Mandarinspeakers saying a word you are using is not the best word for your purposes, only to have other native speakers disagree with them. How do you decide who is right?

Our #PrideMonth #promo is running all through June! If you or someone you know is a member or an ally of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community and loves languages, check them out! #LangSky www.etsy.com/shop/fluenti...