Letts Jump into Latvian

Interested in learning Latvian?  Know someone who might want to jump into learning this ancient Baltic language? The Latvian National Federation in Canada (LNAK) initiative “A Compendium of Latvian Language Learning Resources For Adults” is a project set up to
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Latvian for preschoolers and adults

We are happy to announce a project to develop two new sections for the LNAK website.Two new sections in support of the Latvian language The first section will be geared to adults who wish to learn or improve … ...

Why Fairy Tales?

Fairy tales usually involve fictional events and characters, such as animals, magical creatures, wizards or talking objects. Fairy tales are a universal and powerful way to promote children’s language and emotional development, while preserving and transmitting cultural heritage.
They are
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Why fingerplays?

Fingerplays are texts that an adult recites and are accompanied by movement – playing with a child’s fingers, hands, feet, tickling and stroking, rocking a child on their knees or feet. Usually, the recitation of the verses starts in the … ...

Why TV and cartoons?

Educational programmes aim primarily to educate and inform viewers. These programmes are designed to make it easy for children to absorb new information. They:
– Enrich vocabulary: programmes often use a variety of words and expressions, which helps children to
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Why computer games and apps?

Computer games and apps can be useful tools for preschool children to learn Latvian, as they offer interactive and engaging learning methods. They can give children a fun and effective way to learn their mother tongue.
Here are some ways
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