Language learning is a life long journey. Based on own personal experience as a parent / tutor of a multi-lingual kid, I can tell you 10 signs your child may be disinterested in learning a 2nd language.
5 Signs That Your Child Is Disinterested In Learning A 2nd Language
by Hanifa K. Cook on December 24, 2011 in Language, Learning Skills
Learning Language Truly Depends Only On Four Functions
by Hanifa K. Cook on March 9, 2011 in Language, Learning Skills
Learning language can be a lifelong learning process that does not depend on our ability or inability to study. It truly relies on our ability to perform one of these four functions: write, read, speak and listen.
QWERTY Keyboard And Me, A Relationship That Lasts A Lifetime.
by Hanifa K. Cook on March 4, 2011 in Personal Blog
It does not matter what language you use, the QWERTY keyboard has been used and abused to write all types of written notes: SMS, blogs, emails and notes. For me, the QWERTY keyboard is heralded as the icon of a data storage device. Without the QWERTY keyboard, the Smartphone is nothing but a phone that can only [...]
Hong Kong Or Singapore PR: Bilingual Letter In The Mailbox
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 11, 2011 in Chinese, English, Language
In my country, it is common to receive letters our mailboxes which are written in at least 3 languages. It is handy to know all the languages!! Here is a typical note from a person looking for a place to rent. It has been written in English and Mandarin. If you read it carefully, Mr [...]
How Sensitive Are You Towards Learning Languages?
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 8, 2011 in Childhood, Language, Learning Skills
How do you know if you are sensitive towards learning a language? How would you know if you are not cheating time by faking your own interest? “I love this guy but he is a foreigner. So I should learn his language to get to know him better?” It does not work that way. This [...]
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