LanguageKnow Blog — All Articles
This page lists every published article on the LanguageKnow blog (38 articles). You can also read the blog on LanguageKnow.
- Your Name Might Be a Whole Sentence — In many languages a name is not a label, it is a whole sentence. Find out what your family names really say, and try five questions at the table tonight.
- Not Every Language Has an ABC — Not every language is written with an alphabet. A warm look at syllables, characters and right to left scripts, plus easy ways to explore them with kids.
- Hold Up Three Fingers. Not Everyone Picks the Same Three. — Not everyone starts counting on the same finger, and not every language counts in tens. See what numbers carry in a language, and how to count with your…
- Not Every Language Has a Word for Blue — Some languages draw the line between green and blue in a different place. See what colour words reveal about culture, and how to learn them with your…
- Your Language Needs a Teacher — Native speakers can volunteer to teach their language on LanguageKnow: check words, record pronunciations and build first lessons for learners around the…
- The Language Your Child Only Hears on a Phone Call — For many families the heritage language arrives once a week, through a phone call. Learn how to turn that weekly call into the best language lesson you…
- You Already Speak More Languages Than You Think — Everyday English is full of borrowed words from around the world. Here is how those familiar words can give your family a real head start in a new…
- Your Dog Does Not Say Woof in Every Language — Dogs and roosters sound different in every language. Here is a playful, family friendly way to spark curiosity and start learning a new language together.
- Aunty Is Not Just Aunty: The Family Words English Does Not Have — English has three words for a room full of relatives. Many languages are far more precise. Explore these family words and teach them to your children…
- Hello Is Never Just Hello — In many languages hello is a whole sentence about seeing, resting or returning. Here is why greetings are the warmest first lesson your family can share.
- Every Family Has a Proverb. Do You Know Yours? — A proverb carries a whole culture in one short line. Here is how to find your family's proverb, learn it, record it, and pass it on to the next generation.
- Your Child Understands Everything, but Answers in English — Your child understands your mother tongue but always replies in English. Here is why that happens, and gentle ways to help those quiet words find their…
- The Quiet Middle: What to Do When Your Language Learning Slows Down — Has your language learning slowed down? Here is why plateaus happen, plus gentle, practical ways to get moving again and enjoy your language with family.
- No Screen Needed: 5 Language Games Your Family Can Play Anywhere — Five easy language games your family can play in the car, at the table, or on a walk. No screens and no prep, just a few minutes of joyful daily practice.
- Once Upon a Time in Two Languages: Learning Through Family Stories — Folktales turn new words into adventures your family remembers. Discover a warm, simple way to learn or preserve a language together through everyday…
- How to Teach Your Child a Heritage Language Online — Practical steps for diaspora parents to pass on a heritage or endangered mother tongue: learn from native speakers or teach it yourself, free on…
- Learn Yoruba or Igbo Online From Native Speakers — Learn Yoruba or Igbo online from native speakers. Free lessons, a community dictionary, and a way to volunteer and teach your own mother tongue on…
- Where Can I Volunteer to Teach My Native Language Online? — Where to volunteer to teach your native or mother tongue online. LanguageKnow lets native speakers teach and preserve their language, with AI helping…
- Find a Native Speaker to Teach Your Language — Looking for a native speaker to teach you an endangered or heritage language? Learn free from real speakers, or volunteer to teach yours, on LanguageKnow.
- How Can I Help Preserve an Endangered Language Online? — How you can help preserve an endangered or heritage language online: learn from native speakers, contribute to a community dictionary, or volunteer to…
- What Apps Can I Use to Learn an Endangered Language? — A practical guide to learning an endangered or indigenous language online, including how LanguageKnow connects you with native speakers, a community…
- Sing It Until It Sticks: How Songs Help Your Family Learn a Language — Songs make new words stick. Here is a warm, simple way for your family to learn a language together through music, from lullabies to kitchen singalongs.
- What Is LanguageKnow? Free Community Language Learning, Explained — What LanguageKnow is, who it is for, what it costs, and how content stays accurate on a free, volunteer-driven language platform.
- How AI Helps Preserve Indigenous and Low-Resource Languages — AI cannot replace native speakers, but it can solve the cold-start problem that keeps small languages offline. How the hybrid approach works.
- How to Learn Igbo Online for Free: A Beginner's Guide — Igbo is easier to start than most people think. A practical, free path for beginners, from first greetings to structured levels.
- Apps That Help Preserve Endangered Languages: A Practical Guide — A language falls silent roughly every two weeks. These are the tools, platforms, and habits that actually help keep endangered languages alive.
- What Are the Best Apps for Learning African Languages in 2026? — African languages are underserved by mainstream apps. What to look for, and where to find free, community-verified courses in Yoruba, Swahili, Igbo, and…
- We Are Live! LanguageKnow Is Now Open to Everyone — LanguageKnow is officially live and open to everyone. Download it on the App Store, Google Play, or any device, and start learning languages together…
- Stir, Taste, Speak: How Cooking Together Builds Your Family's Second Language — Turn your kitchen into a joyful language classroom. Warm, practical tips to help your family learn and remember new words while cooking a meal together.
- 10 Beautiful Words With No English Translation — Explore ten beautiful words with no direct English translation, from Sobremesa to Mamihlapinatapai, and discover how learning them helps preserve the…
- How to Reconnect With Your Heritage Language as an Adult — It is never too late to reconnect with your heritage language. Discover why adults have real advantages and follow a simple daily plan to bring those…
- Why a Language Disappears Every Two Weeks, and How You Can Help — A language disappears roughly every two weeks. Learn why languages fade and four simple ways you can help preserve them, from learning a few words to…
- How Native Speakers and Teachers Can Help Preserve Their Language Online — Discover practical ways native speakers and teachers can preserve and share their language online by creating lessons, dictionaries, and learning…
- How to Learn and Pass On Your Mother Tongue — A practical guide to reclaiming your mother tongue and passing it to your children, with gentle, family-friendly steps for everyday use at home.
- Simple Daily Habits to Learn a Language Faster — Build a language fast with simple daily habits: short focused practice, reviewing common words, speaking out loud, and weaving the language into your…
- Why Preserving Endangered Languages Matters — Learn why preserving endangered languages matters for culture, knowledge, and identity, and discover practical ways communities and individuals can help.
- The Benefits of Bilingualism for Children and Families — Discover the cognitive, cultural, and family benefits of bilingualism for children, plus practical, family-friendly ways to support two languages at home.
- How to Start Learning a New Language: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide — A beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide to starting a new language: set a goal, learn core words, practice daily, and build habits that stick.