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📚 Accredited, 1-to-1, online language classes taught by native-level speakers 🌎 15 Languages ✨ COGNIA/WASC approved 🏅Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jan 15

✨ Discover one-to-one, online #languagelearning with #LanguageBird! Our accredited courses offer a personalized curriculum with native-level instructors, and flexible scheduling allows students to enroll at any time. 🌎 Learn more! hubs.la/Q02QcnWH0 #edusky

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · 1d

Love this! 😍 #ASL #learnasl #languagelearning #languagebird

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NFL Cheerleader Surprises Deaf 8-Year-Old with Conversation in American Sign Language. His Reaction Goes Viral

TikToker Veronica Ochoa posted a sweet video of her son, Mark, using American Sign Language to communicate with Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Morgan McLain.

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · 12d

Today marks the final day of #DeafAwarenessMonth! 🦻💬 Did you know #ASL and English share similarities, but also have unique differences in grammar, structure, and expression?

Discover more: www.languagebird.com/similarities...

#SignLanguage #LanguageLearning #LanguageBird

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · 17d

🎉 Celebrate #HispanicHeritage Month by taking your Spanish to the next level! 🇪🇸✨🇲🇽 Master pronunciation, intonation, idioms, and accent tips to sound more like a native speaker.

Read the #languagebird beginner’s guide: www.languagebird.com/tips-to-soun...

#LearnSpanish #LanguageLearning

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · 19d

#ShanaTova! 🍎🍯 Start the new year with something sweet for your mind. #LearnHebrew! ✨

🌟 Read more about #Hebrewforbeginners: www.languagebird.com/is-hebrew-ha...

#RoshHashanah #LanguageLearning #HebrewTips #WorldLanguages #LanguageBird #NewYearNewSkills

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to be at #NACAC2025! 🎉 Meet us at Booth #1204 to learn how LanguageBird helps students: 15 world languages, 1:1 online lessons, flexible scheduling, and tutoring/test prep. 💬 Enter to win 6 lessons for a student! #LanguageLearning #StudentSuccess #NACAC #UnitedWeRise

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Sep 10

✨ Believe and Achieve! ✨ These daily affirmations, created by Joanne H, our 2025 LanguageBird Instructor of the Year and French expert, remind us that no matter your age or experience, every step counts! 🚀

#LanguageLearning#DailyAffirmations #LanguageBird #LanguageJourney #OnlineLearning

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Sep 2

This article from K-12 Dive highlights how students learn best when they understand the “why” behind what they’re learning.

At #LanguageBird, students have access to live, 1:1 instruction with teachers who bring culture, conversation, and context into every lesson.

🔗 Read here: hubs.la/Q03G3LwN0

How community connections can enhance learning — for students and teachers alike

Community partners can help make lessons relevant with real-world context and enhance teachers’ knowledge in subjects they may be less versed in.

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 25

How do we know students are really learning a language, not just memorizing vocab? At #LanguageBird, we use Integrated Performance Assessments to measure what students can DO. 🌍
Read more: hubs.la/Q03FjvQS0
#LanguageLearning #WorldLanguages #StudentSuccess #BacktoSchool #edusky

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Education Week @edweek.org · Aug 21

Jennifer Vilcarino, a digital news reporter for Education Week, explains the importance of bilingualism for many immigrant communities in the United States.

Explore Education Week's coverage of bilingual education at the link below:
https://edw.site/jjh

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚✏️ Back to school = time to plan for college! Strong world language skills can boost applications 🎓 and open career doors 🌍.

✅ See #LanguageBird's language planning checklist: www.languagebird.com/why-learning...

#CollegePrep #BackToSchool #LanguageLearning #CollegeBound #edusky #collegeadmissions

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 19

“I’m just not good at languages.” It’s not about talent — it’s about mindset. Research shows learners who believe their skills can grow are more likely to succeed in learning a new language. Read more via @us.theconversation.com:

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#LanguageLearning #GrowthMindset

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Languagelearning builds empathy, sharpens thinking, and prepares students for a global future. High-quality world #languageeducation isn’t optional—it’s essential. 🌍 Read this from @gettingsmart.bsky.social
hubs.la/Q03C-w6T0 #WorldLanguages #FutureOfEducation #MultilingualEducation #LanguageBird

Speaking the Same Language: Why World Language Teaching is Essential to Education

World language education is a strategic necessity, fostering empathy, cognitive skills, and economic competitiveness in an interconnected world.

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 11

“[Students] are developing a global lens—one that encourages #criticalthinking, #culturalcuriosity, and #collectiveimpact. These aren’t just academic skills - they’re tools for life in a global society”
#LanguageLearning is key to building this. @edsurge.com hubs.la/Q03Bt3PS0
#edusky

How My Students Found Their Voice Through Global Learning - EdSurge News

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here.Consider the scene: I am an English teacher in a Title I ...

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚨 Big news! Joanne Hanckowiak has been named LanguageBird’s 2025 #InstructoroftheYear! 🇫🇷 She leads with heart, mentors with care, & brings French to life through our 1:1, project-based model.
Read more 👉https://hubs.la/Q03BHQnV0
#LanguageBird #OnlineLearning #languagelearning

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Aug 4

Why does #ProjectBasedLearning work? Because students don’t just study a language — they live it.

✨ Give your student a fresh start this school year with personalized, #languagelearning with #LanguageBird. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03B2jLZ0

#BackToSchool #LearnLanguages #StudentProjects #edusky

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jul 28

Want to make #learningGerman easier? 🇩🇪 Start with these 5 tips—from using English lookalike words to practicing with native-level speakers. Read more about how hard (or easy!) it is to #LearnGerman on #LanguageBird’s blog: www.languagebird.com/how-hard-is-...

#LanguageLearning #LanguageTips

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jul 17

✍️ #Latin vs. #ArabicAlphabet: What’s the Difference? From writing direction to letter shapes and vowel systems, the alphabets are worlds apart, but both are fascinating once you dive in. 🌍✨
🔗 Read more: languagebird.com/latin-vs-arabic-alphabet-key-differences
#LanguageLearning #PolyglotGoals

Latin vs. Arabic Alphabet: What Learners Need to Know

Explore the differences between the Latin and Arabic alphabets, from structure to script direction—essential insights for language learners.

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jul 7

🧠 🌍 Why learn a second language? Hear from #LanguageBird instructors on how language learning boosts brainpower, college apps, and global career opportunities. Read More 👉 hubs.la/Q03w4S7x0
#LanguageLearning #BilingualBenefits #CollegePrep #GlobalCareers #LanguageBird

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jul 3

🧠 Toddlers > AI at language learning — thanks to movement, curiosity & social connection. A new study shows language thrives when it’s immersive and embodied — just like at #LanguageBird, where students live the language. Read more from @earthdotcom.bsky.social: hubs.la/Q03vmxL20

Children are much better at learning language than AI

A new study reveals how children outlearn AI - using movement, senses, and social cues to master language faster than any machine.

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LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌟 One-to-one, online, and entirely personalized — #LanguageBird's accredited courses are designed to help learners thrive. Our students, like Bailey, feel supported to take risks, explore their interests, & grow with confidence in a space built just for them. #LanguageLearning #PersonalizedLearning

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jun 25

How Hard Is Learning Russian? We're taking a look at how hard learning Russian really is. 🇷🇺 Read more: hubs.la/Q03q_fj60

Russian is one of 15 #worldlanguages #LanguageBird offers through flexible, 1-to-1 lessons with native-level instructors.

#RussianHeritageMonth #LearnRussian #LanguageLearning

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thinking about learning Japanese? 🇯🇵 Here are 5 tips for a smooth learning journey! Get the full guide: hubs.la/Q03t41330

👇 Which tip are you already using?

#LearnJapanese #JapaneseLanguage #LanguageLearningTips #OnlineLearning #JapaneseForBeginners #LanguageBird

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · Jun 2

Say hi to Daniella, one of #LanguageBird's #Portuguese instructors! 🇧🇷🇵🇹 Born in Brazil and trained in the U.S., she loves sharing the cultures of Portugal & Brazil with her students.

Learn more about our expert, native-level instructors: hubs.la/Q03pRxBF0 🌍💬❤️

#PortugueseLearning #CulturalConnection

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · May 19

Portuguese = power move 🌍✨
6 reasons to start learning Portuguese now.
👉 Full breakdown here: bit.ly/4k7ka88
#LearnPortuguese #LanguageTips #Multilingual #DigitalNomadLife #BrazilianPortuguese #LanguageBird

LanguageBird @languagebird.bsky.social · May 5

🇲🇽 #CincodeMayo meets 🌍 #WorldPortugueseLanguageDay! Wondering whether to start with #Spanish or #Portuguese? 🤔
Good news—you don’t have to choose just one!
Read more on our blog: hubs.la/Q03l74Gg0 #LanguageLearning #Polyglot #LanguageBird