8 small ways to learn a new language faster
If you are on the incredible (but challenging) journey of learning a new language, you probably already know how long it can take to make progress in certain areas. Luckily, there are well-researched techniques you can use to speed up your learning and make the most of time with LAL here in Cape Town. Here are 8 small ways to learn a new language faster. Set short and tangible goals Instead...
How to improve your pronunciation when learning English
Learning to speak a new language goes beyond memorising vocabulary lists and getting familiar with different grammar systems. You also need to be able to communicate and make yourself understood. This is where pronunciation plays a massive role. If you want to know how to improve your pronunciation when learning English, you’re in the right place! 1. Listen to English speaking Babies learn to...
Bullet journaling techniques to improve your English
The best way to learn a new language is to use it regularly in a real life setting outside of the classroom. But real life doesn’t always – or can’t always – take the form of chatting to locals and ordering local food at restaurants. Learning English also comes with being able to read, write and comprehend the language. Keeping a bullet journal has so many wellness benefits, and...
Language-learning plateaus and how to get over them
If you feel like you’ve stopped making visible progress in learning a new language, you’re not alone! In fact, this is so common, there’s a name for it; it’s called the plateau effect or the learning plateau. Let’s dive into why language-learning plateaus happen, and discuss key strategies to getting over the hump. Why do plateaus happen when learning a new language? Experts believe that...
LAL’s English-teaching methodology
In one of our previous articles, we explored how young learner’s brains are primed for language learning, especially before they start school. While teenagers are more equipped than adults to learn a new language, it can still be challenging in some areas. LAL Schools accepts both young learners and adults, and have developed a unique English-teaching methodology to help students overcome any...
7 mental health benefits of learning a new language
Learning a new language doesn’t only have to be about travel or a career in a different part of the world. It’s also a cognitive skill that can work towards improving your mental health. Read on to discover 7 essential mental health benefits of learning a new language. Some of them may pleasantly surprise you. Improved communication This is the most obvious mental health benefit of learning...
What is the best age to learn a new language? A look a the role the ageing brain plays
Have you ever heard the story about the little boy who was raised by wolves in a French forest? Anecdotal history tells us that when humans found this child and brought him amongst their own to educate him, he refused to learn to speak. Other toddlers his age, however, could effortlessly pick up multiple languages fluently, and older children could easily pick up new languages. What is going...
Cape Town is the best city for learning English
If you don’t know already, learning English with LAL Schools is all about real travel, real experiences and real life. We want you to be able to speak English in the world around you, and not just to pass a test or ask for the bill at a restaurant. Our school is based in the heart of South Africa’s Mother City, named one of the best travel destinations in the world every single year. Read on...
The benefits of learning English for your career
Whether English is an additional language you’ve begun to learn, or you’re a first language English speaker, anyone can benefit from English lessons for career growth. You will earn a better understanding of industry vocabulary and jargon, live and work all over the world and make new memories with amazing people hidden behind a language barrier. LAL Schools offers a host of career-specific...
