1,200 children learn Dutch thanks to donation
Today, primary school De Schakel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost hosted the happy kick-off of a special initiative: thanks to a donation from Rabobank, 40 primary schools in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area will receive free access to the Jungle the Bungle language app for a year. The donation will allow more than 1,200 pupils to improve their Dutch in a playful way. [...]
Read how Chien experiences multilingualism here
Growing up multilingual was an adventure with both benefits and challenges. When I moved to Berlin at the age of four, I had to get used to a new language and culture.
Jungle the Bungle wins Dutch Game Awards!
Innovative language platform Jungle the Bungle playfully teaches children aged 2-8 a new language, such as English, Spanish or Dutch. The platform launched the gaming app in the spring of 2024, and with success! The professional jury of the Dutch Game Award was unanimous and laudatory about the Jungle the Bungle languages app: "The great variety, the appearance, the [...]
'My work consists of teaching the Dutch language to non-native speakers.'
Explain as simply as possible what your work entails? As an NT2 (Dutch as a Second Language) teacher, my work consists of teaching the Dutch language to non-native speakers. Here are some key aspects of my work: What do you like most about your work? Do you think speaking multiple languages is important? And if so, why? [...]
'At home, we speak a mixture of English and Dutch: Denglish.'
My husband and I speak English together. He also speaks English with the children. The children and I speak Dutch together.
Are your kids up for a challenge? Teach them a new language!
What to do with toddlers who are already hugely ready for that new phase? They are not yet 4, so for school they (and you) have to be patient for a while. I would already start with some extra challenge at home. This can be done, for example, with the language app from Jungle the Bungle. - Carolina Bongers The language mature phase [...]
Read how Da Silva Valim experiences multilingualism
It was always easy' and very 'normal' to learn a new language. I have only positive memories of it. As a child, I learnt languages very quickly and easily.
Languages app available for schools
Due to high demand from the education sector, the Jungle the Bungle language app will also be available for schools, childcare and BSOs from September 2024. More information? Go to https://www.junglethebungle.com/nl/scholen
'I was 8 when I moved from Germany to the Netherlands.'
As a child, you are super flexible. Within a year, I was fluent in the language. I can still remember that proud feeling when friends and teachers said to me: hey, you really speak Dutch now!
'We pass on our own mother tongues to our children'
Be consistent in the use of language. My husband only speaks Italian with the kids, in all situations no matter who we are with.
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