New album alert! Listen to the English Language Learning Songs album today
We have something exciting to announce… A brand-new album! Featuring 10 original songs, this quirky yet educational album is all about learning the English language. It’s a hit with kids learning English. It’s a must for teachers teaching English. And it’s a whole lot of fun for ESL learners of all ages. English Language Day […]
Learning About the Parts of a Book
Books are incredible things. They tell stories of superheroes and faraway lands, magical fairies and wicked witches, dragons, princesses, pirates, and more. They teach us about history, the land we live on, the animal kingdom, the foods we should eat, and more. But what exactly makes up a book? If you’re teaching parts of a […]
All About Sight Words!
Learning to read is one of the most important things someone can can do! It opens up a whole new world. Through reading, people can travel to new places, understand new ideas, meet new characters and people, and dream about things. Of course, learning to read takes work and for some children, it is more […]
Remembering Schoolhouse Rock!
Bob Dorough, the creative genius behind ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ recently passed away at the age of 94. Schoolhouse Rock was a television segment that aired during the Saturday morning cartoons on the ABC network between 1973 and 1985. It was revived in the 90s, with both new and old episodes airing between 1993 and 1999. Schoolhouse […]
Pronouncing Digraph or Blended Sounds!
Consonant digraph sounds. That sounds a bit dull doesn’t it? That’s why we prefer to call them Happy Cheese Sounds. And we’ve got a happy, bouncy wedge of cheese to teach them to you in our Digraph Sounds videos. Digraphs are when two letters come together to form a new sound. As our Happy Cheese […]
How to Reach ESL/ELL Students with Learning Differences, Part 2
The English language can be difficult for non-native English speakers to grasp. For example, there are many rules to pronouncing words, but also many exceptions to these rules. The ‘ugh’ in the word ‘though’ is silent, yet the ‘ugh’ is the word ‘enough’ sounds like the letter ‘f’! Now, imagine you’re a new English learner […]
How to Reach ESL/ELL Students with Learning Differences, Part 1
It can be tough for non-English speakers to learn English! The language’s nuances, similar spellings with different pronunciations (think “snow” vs. “now’), inner contradictions within words (“pineapple” hasn’t any connection to pine trees or apples), and differences in word order combine to make English a difficult language to master. It can be uphill battle—even for people […]
Take a Hike Up Plot Mountain
Ever wondered how stories work? How the twists and turns, the characters and settings, the questions and the answers come together? Well, we know a way you can find out. It’ll require a bit of physical exertion, and we suggest packing a spare change of clothes. Get ready, because we are on our way up […]
Spelling Numbers Videos for Kids… and a Salamander
So, you can count to 10. You’re the master of numbers, right? Wrong! Before you can conquer counting, you need to learn to spell each number… using letters. You confused yet? Don’t worry. It’ll all become clear in our spelling numbers song – that is, until a salamander is thrown into the mix. Counting to […]
Learn about Prepositions with our Fun Videos!
Wondering how to introduce prepositions? Looking for cute and quirky preposition songs for kids? You’re in the right place. Join the preposition-loving cheese as we explore the different types of prepositions, including ‘place’ prepositions and ‘motion’ prepositions. What is a preposition? Think back to your time at school. Do you recall what a preposition actually […]