Adventures in Language

Did you know that English Language Learners (ELLs) are one of the FASTEST growing student populations in the U.S. (U.S. Department of Education, 2019)? That is just one of the reasons we decided to c…

It’s hard to dispute that children turn out to be more successful language learners than adults. But how exactly does this work, and why? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) expl…

If you’re diving into the fascinating world of speech sounds, then one of your first stops has to be learning about the IPA, the International Phonetic Alphabet! Together with your personal language …

In this episode of Adventures in Language, we’re talking about the dreaded Summer Slide. What is it, why does it matter, and how can you help your students avoid it? For more resources and to learn m…

Sound waves, speech streams, and tongue twirls - oh my! If learning about language piques your curiosity, then buckle up, because in this episode we’re taking you on a journey into the fascinating fi…

Can you learn a language without paying attention, trying, or even knowing that you're learning? In this video of our Science Behind Language Learning series, your guide Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, …

Do the languages you know influence the language you’re learning? In this episode of the Science Behind Language Learning series, your guide Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) breaks down cross-lingui…

You use language every day – but how much do you really know about it? Welcome to Mango’s foundational series, How Language Works, where we break down everything you need to know about the world of l…

Are you having difficulty fine-tuning your pronunciation to sound like a native speaker? Perhaps it's a struggle to pronounce tones in Mandarin Chinese correctly, or to trill your r's in Spanish. In …

Mastering pronunciation in a new language can be really challenging. But you shouldn't feel bad about it – because there are real underlying reasons for why that’s the case! In this podcast, your lan…

Are all languages equally difficult, or are some harder to learn than others? In our latest podcast, your guide Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) takes a look at how the Foreign Service Institute (FS…

If you’re like most language teachers, you want your students to see language learning as an adventure. From the process of discovering and learning, to being inspired about the culture and history, …

When it comes to motivation, language learning is a lot like hitting the gym! In this podcast, your guide Emily (linguist, PhD) shares 5 practical tips for building your language learning “muscle.” B…

Looking to improve your students’ long-term retention of the language content you teach? Look no further than Spaced Repetition! In our last podcast, we covered what Spaced Repetition is and why it m…

If you’re learning a language, you need to think about the process in a way that inspires you – because doing so can change your whole approach to language learning. In this podcast, your guide Emily…

As a language teacher, you want your students to remember the language long after they leave class. Of course, that doesn’t always happen, but what if there was a way for you to help them retain the …

If you’re learning a language, you need to know about dialects. Dialects are different ways of speaking a language – think British English vs. American English. But when you're learning your target l…

Some people quickly become fluent in their second languages, while others struggle to get past even basic conversation. Yet everyone seems to learn their first language with ease. In this podcast, yo…