Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and French language classes for children in New York City | Lango Kids NYC serving Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.

– Eileen

– Dagmar, mom of Constance and Juliana

– Ramsey, Caleb’s dad

– Jocelyn

– Susie, mom of Chloe and Maddie

– Lisa, Isis’s mom

– Susie

– Marcus, Olivia’s dad

Lango sets your children up for success with additional materials to help reinforce your child’s language learning. When it comes to learning a language, the more exposure the better which is why we provide our students’ families with various instruction reinforcement tools that any parent can put to use.

These at-home reinforcement materials include:

• Lango Adventure Workbooks, updated and interactive versions of our highly esteemed storybooks. Adventure Workbooks include interactive activity sheets for every chapter, providing students with a chance to read and write in their new language (or simply to color the pages!). Every Workbook includes beginning, intermediate and advanced-level stories in our three languages. 
• Lango Adventure CDs (two in Spanish and one in Mandarin) include ten songs which are aligned with the subject matter we teach in our classes. They’re also a ton of fun!
• Lango Memory Cards feature key vocabularies from our books and our classes and provide fun opportunities for quizzing and learning at home.
• Review Sheets and Online Reviews contain most key words and phrases taught in a class and provide parents opportunities for reinforcing them at home.

Lango Adventure in Autumn Workbook Storylines and Audio 

Mandarin

• Beginning Mandarin Storyline.Autumn.pdf
  
• Intermediate Mandarin Storyline.Autumn.pdf
• Advanced Mandarin Storyline.Autumn.pdf
• Audiobook Reading Ch. 1-5
• Audiobook Reading Ch. 5-7
• Audiobook Reading Ch. 8-10
  
  

Spanish

• Beginning Spanish Storyline.Autumn.pdf
  
• Intermediate Spanish Storyline.Autumn.pdf
• Advanced Spanish Storyline.Autumn.pdf
• Audiobook Reading Ch. 1-5
• Audiobook Reading Ch. 6-10
  

Interview with the Lango Managing Director, Michael Fee

We all know that young babies and children are like sponges. After all, how else could they remember all those “adult” words we wish they wouldn’t repeat!

Because of this, most experts agree that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the better their chances of becoming fluent in it. Children who know a second language are also more likely to score higher grades in school and on standardized tests. Fluent knowledge of a second language will also help them down the road when they enter the job market. So the real question becomes: Why WOULDN’T you teach your child a second language?

We spoke with Michael Fee, managing director of Lango, a foreign language center for kids. With locations from California to New York, Lango teaches children ages 18 months to eight years new languages in full immersion classes through Adventure Learning©, an innovative approach that combines stories, music and movement, playacting and game-playing in an engaging, format that kids love. Read our Q&A with him below:

Do children learn languages easier at an earlier age?

Absolutely. Research has consistently shown that an “acquisition window” is open until about age eight. During this time kids are able to learn a language naturally, absorbing it without having to translate or otherwise work from the reference point of their first language. Their minds and their mouths haven’t been fully “biased” to the sounds of their first language.

What’s the best age to start them?

As early as possible! Ideally a child should start learning a second language while learning his or her first.

If English is going to be a child’s first language, could learning another one at the same time confuse them?

Research shows that while there may be a brief initial period of slower acquisition of the primary language, this soon disappears; later, it has been demonstrated, having learned that second language actually improves understanding and usage of the first.

What do you think are the most effective methods of teaching a young child a second language?

Exposure of any kind is great, but at Lango we’re firm believers that direct, interactive exposure to a native speaker in a positive, dynamic environment is by far the best way to learn

What tips do you have for parents who would like to try to teach their children a second language at home?

First, stick with it! Learning a second language is a lifelong endeavor that takes perseverance and patience. Second, try to expose your child to a native speaker in a positive, interactive environment as frequently as possible. Finally, supplement that experience with any and all exposure to credible resources. When it comes to learning a language, the more the better – as long as the resources used are of high quality.

To learn more about Lango and their classes, as well as their locations, please visit their website : LangoKids

Other Related Articles:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080129215316.htm

http://www.babyclassroom.com/article-language-second.html

Mandarin Websites for Kids

Chinese-English Dictionary. www.chinese-tools.com

BBC Chinese: In addition to news, the site offers learning resources, including Chinese character and tone games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/

CNTV: China Network Television. Offers a “Learn Chinese” section with news and video

http://english.cntv.cn/learnchinese/

Happy Mandarin: a CCTV program for children to learn Chinese

http://bugu.cntv.cn/life/humanities/kuailehanyu/videopage/index.shtml

Mandarin Cartoons

http://bugu.cntv.cn/cartoon/index.shtml

Mandarin TV Programs

http://bugu.cntv.cn/life/children/index.shtml

Chinese Flash Cards: A website for learning basic Mandarin vocabulary using printable flash cards

www.semanda.com

Online Library for Kids

http://www.greengarden.org.cn/anime.asp

Mandarin Tones

http://shufawes.ipower.com/language/tonedrill.html

Stories for Kids (in Chinese)

http://resources.edb.gov.hk/story_telling/

Chinese Mini books (leveled reading)

http://www.chinese4kids.net/reading.php

E Learning Book Series

http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/culture/biweekly/collection/index.html

Pinyin Practice

http://pinyinpractice.com/wangzhi/

Mandarin Leveled Readers

Learn Chinese with Fun Graded Reader Series Vol. 1
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE114

Learn Chinese with Fun Graded Reader Series Vol. 2
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE115

Learn Chinese with Fun Graded Reader Series Vol. 3
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE116

Primary Mandarin Chinese Reader Series – Orange(A)
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSG028

Primary Mandarin Chinese Reader Series – Blue(B)
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSG029

Primary Mandarin Chinese Reader Series – Green( C)
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSG030

Primary Mandarin Chinese Reader Series – Purple(D)
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSG031

Reading Program 100 Words
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE274

Reading Program 200 Words
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE275

Reading Program 300 & 400 Words
(1st-2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE276

Reading Program 500-800 Words
(3rd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE277

Reading Program 900-1200 Words
(3rd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE278

Self Reading Stories – Standard 1
(1st grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE285

Self Reading Stories – Standard 2
(2nd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE286

Self Reading Stories – Standard 3
(3rd grade)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE287

I Can Read Myself Indigo Series Small
(Kindergarten)

http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSE215

My First Chinese Words
(Pre K)

http://www.betterchinese.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CurriculumID=1&ProductID=1

Step by step Phase 1
(Kindergarten)
http://creativeworks.byu.edu/catalog/ViewItem.aspx?item=AE200

Education Resources for Parents

For parents to learn Mandarin

www.chinesepod.com, www.zhongwen.com, www.chinese-tools.com , www.chinesesavvy.com

Center for Applied Linguistics

http://www.cal.org/

National Network for Early Language Learning

http://nnell.org/

Home Support Materials

Below are some of the products that we recommend based on our review of them or usage in our own classrooms. We continually evaluate and update this list with new materials. Please feel free to contribute to this listing via an email to: sharon@langokidsnyc.com

Recommended Home Support Materials

Other websites with products for children and adults

www.chinasprout.com

www.asiaforkids.com

www.chinabooks.com

Spanish Learning Resources

World Brooklyn 2012 Brings Fresh Ideas from the World to Brooklyn Parents and Educators

Brooklyn, NY – March 2012 – Hosted by Hands on World, International School of Brooklyn, Lango, and Language and Laughter Studio, World Brooklyn 2012 will celebrate and showcase work in the area of global education. The event features speakers, panel sessions, and workshops for NYC educators, parents, and all global citizens.

Homa Sabet Tavangar, author of acclaimed book Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World, will open World Brooklyn 2012 with a presentation about how every child can grow up global.

The event will take place on March 31, 2012 from 1pm-5pm at Brooklyn Friends School, 376 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Registration cost is $20.

Tickets and more information are available here

Little Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration at Mini Jake

Lango Kid’s Little Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration is sure to be a blast! Well there might not be any fire works but there will be crafts, Chinese name writing (where we show you how to write your name in Chinese), dancing and you might even learn a little Chinese! Mini Jake has invited Lango Kids to bring the celebration to Williamsburg. All activities are FREE!

• 10:00 craft and story time (Registration required)
• 11:00 sample Lango Mandarin class
• 11:30 Chinese folk dance performance

Little Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration
10:00 am – Sunday, January 22
Mini Jake | 178 North 9th Street | Williamsburg, Brooklyn

(closed)To register for Arts and Crafts please click here

Upcoming Classes at Mini Jake, Williamsburg

Spanish Toddler/Parent Class (1-3 years): Every Monday, 9:30am-10:15am
Mandarin Toddler/Parent Class (1-3 years): Every Monday, 10:30-11:15am
Classes are scheduled to start February 13th.

Be sure to check out our free trial classes!
When: Monday, Feb. 6th
Spanish Toddler/Parent Demo: 9:30-10:15am
Mandarin Toddler/Parent Demo: 10:30-11:15am

Where: Mini Jake @ 178 N. 9th St, Brooklyn

Hurry to RSVP as spaces are limited!
*Please click here to register for the trial classes