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 or mother tongue. So how are you able to help yourself succeed [...]
Companionship, Respect, Love and Admiration
by Hanifa K. Cook on January 20, 2009 in 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, admire and respect, without compensation or expectation of rewards. At any given venue [...]
Language: Sensorial And Motor Centers Of Brain
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 15, 2008 in 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 muscle movement of the mouth, throat, nose, [...]
Observing Language Development
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 12, 2008 in Environment, Language, Learning Skills
I started speaking a fifth language about 10 years ago when I was living overseas. I had to learn to speak the language to be able to communicate with the locals and my domestic staff. I was not sure whether to begin by understanding their language or having them to understand mine. When we live [...]
Inspired To Learn Spanish
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 9, 2008 in Childhood, Language
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 a tool to pound spices. The dish will taste [...]
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