By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Ten years ago, I embarked on a journey to change how students learn languages. LanguageBird began as an idea born from my own experiences as a college counselor. I saw countless students struggle to …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Learning vocabulary can be one of the trickiest parts of mastering any language. However, as an English speaker, you have a significant advantage. English has absorbed words from many languages, including French, Italian, and — …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | There are many reasons to learn new languages, but why should you learn Greek? For one, the Greek alphabet forms the basis for many European languages and has several real-world applications. If you or your student is …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Greek is one of the most challenging European languages to learn, not just for native English speakers, but also for those who speak Romance languages. This is largely because Greek stands apart from other Indo-European languages. Despite Greece’s …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Imagine a classroom where every lesson is exciting, personal, and relevant to each student. What if, instead of forcing students to follow a set curriculum, we designed lessons around their interests, passions, and goals? Research from the …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | You’ve probably heard of Mandarin and Cantonese, but did you know there isn’t just one Chinese language? Instead, there are many dialects and languages that form a continuum of intelligibility. These dialects are all part of the …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | At LanguageBird, we believe learning a language is more than memorizing words—it’s about making real-world connections and understanding different cultures. In fact, Lunar New Year is a great opportunity for students to build language skills through fun, …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | The start of a new year is synonymous with fresh opportunities and exciting new beginnings. If you’ve ever dreamed of learning a new language or taking your skills to the next level, 2025 might just be your …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | At LanguageBird, we believe learning a new language goes beyond memorizing vocabulary or mastering grammar. It’s about communicating clearly and meaningfully in real-world situations. This belief inspired a recent professional development session for our instructors. We shared …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | The way we think is deeply intertwined with the languages we speak. For instance, as The New Yorker insightfully explains in the article How Much Does Our Language Shape Our Thinking, “Language shapes our sense of time, …