Is your school-goer trying to learn a new foreign language? Here are a few tricks  

With the world becoming more and more connected, being fluent in more than one language is a valuable skill to possess. Moreover, learning a foreign language has numerous benefits and can be rewarding on both personal and academic levels. According to neurologists, it is ideal to introduce your child to a new language at a younger age as there is more neuroplasticity in the brain, which allows for language learning at a faster pace. As we grow older, this neuroplasticity weakens and hence, it is harder for our brain to adapt to a new language structure. If your school-goer is currently trying to become fluent in a new language, here are some tips that will help him/her. 

Help him to choose a language that he enjoys  
One of the key aspects about learning anything, whether a language or a new instrument, is to have enthusiasm about it. Thus, it is best to ask your child which language he would enjoy learning. Not only will this provide all the cognitive and academic benefits of acquiring foreign language skills, but it will also be less of a chore for your school-goer. For example, if he has always wanted to travel to Spain, then picking up Spanish would be an ideal option as he would have some motivation towards it. 

Encourage her to immerse in conversation 
The most practical way to learn a language is not by learning it theoretically through a textbook. Instead, it is through practical application of the language- especially by using it in conversation. Not only does this enhance one’s spoken language skills, it also helps the speaker develop more confidence. For this, encourage your child to speak with those who are fluent in a particular language. If it is hard to find such speakers, there are online tutors who exclusively focus on the conversational aspect of languages. 

Ask him to journal every day in the language he is learning 
This is an extremely smart trick to get better at a language, and it also kills two birds with one stone. Ask your child to journal at least one page describing his day in the language that he is learning. Not only does this work as great practice, but it is also an effective mindfulness technique. Even one page per day consistently will help him sharpen his writing skills. 

Encourage her to watch TV show and movies in a different language 
This is another effective trick that will allow your child to learn a new language while having fun. Simply change the audio of a TV show or a movie into the language that she is learning. Reading the subtitles in another language can also be of great help. Almost all leading streaming platforms have at least one, if not all these options available. Better yet, you can encourage her to watch TV shows and movies produced in that particular language itself.