HOW TO LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE A FEW PHRASES AT A TIME

<p>What's your goal for second language learning in your homeschool? Do you want your kids to learn <em>about </em>a language or actually be able to <strong>communicate </strong>with that language? Adelaide Olguin of <a href="https://talkbox.mom/" target="_blank">TalkBox.Mom</a> takes the later approach. Her second language learning kits teach the <em>entire family</em> just a few useful phrases at a time in an immersive, whole-language approach. Instead of getting bogged down in grammar lessons and long lists of vocabulary words, you are <em>using </em>the language from day one. &nbsp;This episode includes not only tidbits about foreign language learning but also general tips for dealing with homeschool stress, how to promote interest-led learning, and overcoming that internal voice telling you that you're not good enough.</p> <p>LISTENER COUPON CODE<br> ★<a href="https://www.bookshark.com/podcast-5">Request your coupon code</a> to use on any purchase at bookshark.com.<br> • — • — • — • — • — • — •<br> TIMESTAMPS<br> 01:57 Adelaide's entry into homeschooling was fueled by her own experiences at school and how she wanted something different for her three boys.</p> <p>05:35 Adelaide lets her sons' questions lead their homeschool.&nbsp;</p> <p>07:08 Homeschooling is a chance to learn (relearn) what you missed/forgot from your own school years.</p> <p>09:47 Adelaide's son's conversation with an archaeologist.</p> <p>11:43 What is <a href="https://talkbox.mom/" target="_blank">TalkBox.Mom</a>?</p> <p>12:11 If you're nervous about teaching a second language, remember that you taught your child their <strong>first </strong>language.&nbsp;</p> <p>14:17 Kids naturally extract language based on what they experience around them.</p> <p>14:53 TalkBox.Mom doesn't start with grammar or vocabulary words. It uses the family dynamic to practice just one or two phrases at a time in a real life context.</p> <p>17:21 The importance of fluency and how TalkBox.Mom builds it.</p> <p>21:35 When you know other languages, it makes travel