Play with Language

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Why the “Aha!” Moment Makes New Words Stick

Why do some new words stay in the memory while others quickly disappear? Research suggests that discovering an answer for yourself can make vocabulary more memorable than simply being shown...

Why the “Aha!” Moment Makes New Words Stick

Why do some new words stay in the memory while others quickly disappear? Research suggests that discovering an answer for yourself can make vocabulary more memorable than simply being shown...

Split image showing a learner overwhelmed by studying alone contrasted with two people learning through playing a game together

Learning Happens in Patterns, Not Instructions

Most language learners are taught to memorise words and rules first. But research suggests language is often learned through recognising patterns in context — especially through repeated use, interaction and...

Learning Happens in Patterns, Not Instructions

Most language learners are taught to memorise words and rules first. But research suggests language is often learned through recognising patterns in context — especially through repeated use, interaction and...

Split image showing a stressed learner studying vocabulary alone contrasted with using language in conversation at an outdoor market

Language Is Learned Through Use, Not Study

Most people are taught to study a language before using it. But research suggests the opposite may be true: languages are often learned through repeated use, interaction and play. Here’s...

Language Is Learned Through Use, Not Study

Most people are taught to study a language before using it. But research suggests the opposite may be true: languages are often learned through repeated use, interaction and play. Here’s...

Don’t Learn a Language Like a Parrot

Don’t Learn a Language Like a Parrot

Repeating vocabulary might make you sound like a parrot — but it won’t necessarily help you speak a language. Discover why interactive, game-based learning helps students move beyond memorisation and...

Don’t Learn a Language Like a Parrot

Repeating vocabulary might make you sound like a parrot — but it won’t necessarily help you speak a language. Discover why interactive, game-based learning helps students move beyond memorisation and...

Child looking bored at tablet on one side and engaged playing a language board game in a classroom on the other

When Pressure Backfires in Language Learning (A...

Pressure often looks like effort — but it can quietly reduce confidence and retention. This post explores why language learning works better through engagement, momentum and hands-on play rather than...

When Pressure Backfires in Language Learning (A...

Pressure often looks like effort — but it can quietly reduce confidence and retention. This post explores why language learning works better through engagement, momentum and hands-on play rather than...

Split screen comparison: bored child learning language on tablet versus motivated child playing KLOO language learning card game

When Language Learning Loses Momentum – and How...

Every language teacher faces it: the moment when student enthusiasm fades and lessons become a struggle. Discover practical classroom strategies to reignite learner motivation and transform language learning back into...

When Language Learning Loses Momentum – and How...

Every language teacher faces it: the moment when student enthusiasm fades and lessons become a struggle. Discover practical classroom strategies to reignite learner motivation and transform language learning back into...