For Children, learning a second language improves mind strength and overall life-long confidence.

According to Cornell linguistic researchers, learning a second language is good for a young child’s mind and brings clear cognitive development advantages for their mental growth. Challenging a child’s brain to learn a new language equips them to be problem solvers, and innately think different from a young age. After engaging in learning a new language, children have a higher level of focus, even with distraction present.

‘Second Language Acquisition’ as it’s called by academic instructors, suggests there are three key elements to learning a new language.

Comprehensible Input

Which is hearing or reading in the new language

Comprehensible Output

Learning to product (speak or write) in the new language

Review or Feedback

Identifying errors, and adjusting responses

"Zangu", the voice-based game that teaches children ages 4-12 to speak new languages in fun and engaging ways, perfectly pairs children’s attention with excitement and challenges that fuel cognitive growth and make language learning enjoyable. By using all three elements of ‘Second Language Acquisition’ Zangu keeps children engaged while playing a game that teaches them a new language. Children navigate the digital world assisted by ‘ai,’ and learn correct pronunciation of words through speaking repetition, gameification, and image + word association.

Learning a language is typically a complex, time consuming process that requires serious dedication and focused attention. Zangu really simplifies this daunting mental process for children, making it enjoyable and having the language cognitively stick. Children seem to fall in love with the Zangu characters and story lines. Thanks to Zangu’s innovative approach to helping children learn languages, what was once a chore for children, becomes fun – every parent’s dream!

Studies have shown that children who learn a second language at an early age perform better on standardized tests, foster creative thinking, and are better prepared for the world.

There are clear advantages in life after learning a new language, here are the 5 main benefits