Listening is the foundation of language learning, and it’s what helps us speak naturally and confidently.
One of the biggest differences between how children and adults learn is that children are immersed in constant listening and completely surrounded by their first language from the moment they’re born. In just the first four years of life, children listen to up to 17,000 hours of the language.
Over time, children discover that every object and activity has a specific jumble of sounds associated with it, or as we know it: a name. They learn to understand which name belongs to which object by picking up on the context around them, whether it’s listening to a story or just observing the lives around them. Every word has its own place and meaning, becoming an active and useful part of their lives, not just a dull list to memorize from a textbook.
Children don’t overthink language; they embrace it as a natural part of their world. They accept it and eagerly use it just as they hear it.
Children’s brains naturally pick up and remember words they hear a lot, understanding that those words are important and worth learning. These words really come to life in sentences! Each one has its own tone and rhythm, bringing up pictures, tastes, and smells. This amazing process taps into the right side of our brain, making language flow naturally and easily.
To speak well—truly well—we need to immerse ourselves in the language by listening to those who already speak it, whether in real-life situations or imaginative scenarios. Listening every day, or even better, a few times a day, helps us understand and speak more fluently—the more we do it, the easier it gets!
At Mooveez, you start by watching and listening to short videos of everyday conversations or fun stories that are rooted in familiar situations from your own life. Just like kids, you can sit back, observe and understand. We believe that this is the best way to learn.
That’s why we continually create fresh content based on real-life scenarios, giving you plenty of opportunities to listen in context—just like young children do. This approach taps into our natural ability to understand and use language effectively.
