What is the Bellieu Method for Language Learning?

What is the Bellieu Method for Language Learning?

Did you know that TruFluency Kids has our own method for teaching Spanish? It’s true — and it’s amazing! The Bellieu Method was created by and named after our founder, Micah Bellieu, a longtime language teacher who speaks three languages herself and is raising a...
Language Learning for Kids: Are They Really Like Sponges?

Language Learning for Kids: Are They Really Like Sponges?

You’ve probably heard the expression that little kids “soak up a new language like a sponge.” You put them in, say, a Spanish-language daycare and — BOOM! ­— next thing you know, they’re bilingual. That almost sounds like magic. But is it really that simple? That’s...
Toniebox Review: A Language Teacher’s Honest Opinions

Toniebox Review: A Language Teacher’s Honest Opinions

¡Hola! Micah Bellieu, founder of TruFluency Kids, here. Like you, I’m raising my kid to be multilingual. Also like you, I’m always looking for the best tools that will help her enjoy language learning. So when I started seeing ads for Toniebox, I was definitely...
Should You Always Speak Your Native Language with Kids?

Should You Always Speak Your Native Language with Kids?

Are you a polyglot who wants your kids to be bilingual (or even multilingual)? That’s great! Languages are one of the best gifts we can give our children. As you know, being fluent in more than one language creates many benefits in life, both in the short term and in...
Can You Teach Your Kids a Language You Don’t Speak?

Can You Teach Your Kids a Language You Don’t Speak?

Want to know one of the most common questions we get from parents? “Can I teach my kids a language that I don’t speak at a high level?” We love getting this question. Why? Well, it means that these parents understand the importance of being bilingual, and they realize...
Does Language Immersion Work? The Best Immersion Recipe

Does Language Immersion Work? The Best Immersion Recipe

If you’re a parent who wants your kids to learn a second language, you’ve probably heard the term “immersion” a lot. It’s even right there on our TruFluency Kids home page. Now, “immersion” is an important word in language learning. But it’s not a magic word....