How to Motivate Children to Learn a Second Language in 2024
In a world where linguistic diversity is more valuable than ever, nurturing your child’s ability to speak multiple languages is a gift that keeps on giving. However, as you may have already experienced, it can be difficult to motivate children to learn a second language. Fear not! In this blog, we’ll explore four engaging strategies […]
The Benefits of Bilingualism for Brain Development
Learning a new language has long been recognized as a valuable skill that can open doors to opportunities and enrich our cultural experiences. However, what if we told you that becoming bilingual or multilingual not only equips you with another life skill but also significantly enhances your brain’s development?
The Connection Between Language and Worship
Learning a new language is a journey that transcends mere communication. It delves into the very essence of human connection, culture, and expression. While Language on Mission (LOM) has primarily been known for its exceptional language learning programs, today we explore a profound link between language and worship. In this blog post, we will embark […]
How to Conquer Fear in Adult Language Learning
Welcome to Language on Mission (LOM), where we believe that learning a new language is a journey that can start at any age. If you’re one of the two-thirds of American adults who cannot speak another language, don’t worry—you’re not alone. While we’ve traditionally focused on child language learning, we’ve evolved to offer specialized adult […]
Practical Tips for Seamlessly Incorporating Language Learning into Your Homeschool Routine
Here at Language on Mission we love supporting families who choose to homeschool. We feel specifically called to share the resources we have to inspire a love for language and for God for the whole family. But while taking Spanish or Mandarin classes with us is a great start to learning language together, there are […]
33 Ways to Incorporate a Second Language Into Your Family Life
Do you desire to learn a second language but are having a hard time squeezing it in to everything else you have going on? Take a look at this list we’ve compiled to help you incorporate your target language into what you’re already doing. A little practice every day makes a huge difference over time, […]
Spanish Music to Keep Toes Tapping and Heads Learning—for the Whole Family
I wouldn’t say that I am a good singer, but I love music and so do my kids! I love turning up the volume and dancing around the kitchen. Or, I love putting on the tunes during a long road trip or just our regular commute to school. Songs keep my whole family awake, energized, […]
Kids on Mission is now Language on Mission
What an exciting day – Kids on Mission (KOM) has outgrown our original audience and calling, and we are taking the next step in trusting God’s good plan by starting off the new year with a new name: Language on Mission. In my 1.5 years serving as the director of KOM, there have been many […]
How To Celebrate Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day popped on my radar the first year my son attended a Spanish-speaking immersion school. He and his preschool classmates dressed up in shiny clothes and crowns to give royal honor to Jesus. In my son’s memory, it was one of his favorite days at school. What is Three Kings Day? Three Kings […]
How LOM Reminded Me that Parenting is Letting Go
My daughter sings, “I will go,” in Spanish, then English. She stands in our back porch with her head lifted, eyes serious. It’s a song she learned through Kids on Mission’s (KOM’s) summer program. (Listen here: “Yo iré, yo iré”) As she sings the words to the song, the burden of parenthood strikes me. When she grows […]