Five Star Gift Ideas

If your granddaughter is passionate about learning new languages, there are many gifts that you can give her that can help her pursue that interest even further. Here are some ideas:

1. Language Learning Books or Courses: Give your granddaughter language learning books, phrasebooks or courses that are designed for self-directed learners, which will allow her to improve her language skills at her own pace, in her own time. For beginners or intermediate level learners, try the popular series like "Rosetta Stone" or "Duolingo". For advanced level learners, you can look for textbooks of the language she’s interested in.

2. Language Learning Apps: These days, there are a plethora of language learning apps that offer engaging and interactive language lessons, such as Memrise, Lingodeer, and Busuu, just to name a few. Some offer gamified elements to make language learning more fun and help people stay motivated.

3. Foreign Language Books & Movies: Gift her books written in the foreign language of her choice. Additionally, you can also give her foreign films or TV shows with subtitles, which would allow her to hear the natural flow of the language that she’s learning.

4. Language Exchange: Find a pen pal for your granddaughter who is a native speaker of the language she’s learning. There are many online platforms like Interpals, Hello Talk and Tandem that help language learners find partners for language learning and practice in countries around the world.

5. Travel: Invest in a travel experience to a country where the language is spoken. Encourage her to practice speaking with native speakers and put her language skills to practice. She’ll learn much more about the culture, customs and lifestyle of the country as well.

With so many options available in the market, a gift related to a loved one's hobbies or interests can be both thoughtful and personal. Ultimately, the gift shows that you want to encourage and support them in their unique ways of exploring the world.

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