by Hanifa K. Cook | Apr 11, 2009 | Childhood
All the characteristics modulations of languages are best acquired at a young age, preferably under the age of 7 years. It becomes clear to most adults who are learning a foreign language that they are carrying the imperfections characteristics of his native language...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 20, 2009 | Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Montessori
The final form of human society is based on organisation. However, without written rules and regulations, how can society of children organise itself? This article investigates on society of cohesion from the aspect of organisation. Kids are more than ready to love,...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 15, 2008 | Language, Montessori
Learning a language is said to be connected to two centers in the brain cortex: Sensorial center and Motor center. The sensorial center uses the ears as the instrument of hearing for the brain. The motor center is related to the production of speech by the using the...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 12, 2008 | Environment, Language, Learning Skills
I started speaking Bahasa Indonesia in the early ’90s. Back then, I worked as a personal assistant in an international company and the regional marketing manager only spoke English. I was also work as trainer. Then after I got married, my husband was posted to...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 9, 2008 | Childhood, Language, Spanish
Spanish and ‘Batu Lesung’? Over the weekend, I reflected on my childhood learning experience. I took a picture of this pounder (‘batu lesung’) which most traditional Malay families use to prepare spices. It is made of granite stone, carved into a bowl which we use as...