Learning a second language can be challenging. Learning a second language your family doesn't use in your daily life can be even more challenging. Traditional methods of learning in a classroom or as an extracurricular activity can work, but it's difficult because it isn’t usually fun. Using free resources might be enjoyable but they don't provide personalized feedback. Online tutoring can do both. It brings language to life and provides detailed, tailored feedback. Let's dive in and explore how online tutoring with LingoAce can help your child learn a language more effectively.
Learning through immersion
Tutoring at LingoAce is an immersive process. That means teachers conduct classes in Mandarin, starting from the very first lesson. Immersion is the most effective way to learn a second language because it gives the learner an immediate purpose to communicate (Curtain). Let’s be honest though, immersion can be scary, and even intimidating, at first! However,it doesn’t take much time before learners are speaking in Mandarin. When learners see themselves progress, they will feel motivated to learn more.
Engaging activities and stories
Many traditional lessons include activities where you listen and repeat or require rote memorization. While these activities do have their place in learning, if that's all they are, it's pretty boring, and really doesn’t teach you how to use the language to communicate. At LingoAce, every lesson includes multiple engaging, communicative activities. This may include games that the learner and teacher play together or an activity that the learner can do on their own after class. Additionally, LingoAce classes weave an interactive story into the lessons where learners help the characters complete various tasks. These activities motivate kids during and after lessons.
“The lessons have fun interactive activities and homework! Jemma has even been requesting to do Chinese homework just for fun. Whenever I tell her we have a Chinese class, she gets so excited.”- Kristen M.
Professional quality teachers
In a traditional classroom, the teacher may have 15 to 30 students and only 30 minutes of time to teach them all. In that situation, they can't provide the individual time and attention that every learner needs. LingoAce’s teachers don’t have that restriction. Not only are they highly trained and educated, but beyond that, they give direct instruction and meet learners where they are. Our teachers create relationships with learners that help them reach beyond their current capabilities.
“I’m amazed that my sons’ teachers can differentiate their learning. Jack understands easily and his teacher talks with him about his life. She is clearly interested in him. Connor has a harder time, but his teacher understands that and always has extra support ready for him. The teachers have made a huge difference in their learning.” -Amanda M.
At LingoAce, learners and teachers build relationships. Learners look forward to seeing their teachers in class. Teachers celebrate as their learners make progress, and gain the ability to have full and meaningful conversations in Mandarin.
Citation:
Curtain, H., & Dahlberg, C.A. (2010). Languages and children: Making the match, 4th Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
