Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who is passionate about language learning and language exchange, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas that are sure to make his Christmas extra special. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Language Learning Subscription: Consider gifting him a subscription to a language learning platform like Rosetta Stone, Duolingo Plus, or Babbel. These programs offer comprehensive language courses and resources that will aid in his language learning journey.

2. Language Exchange Library: Create a personalized language exchange library for him by compiling a collection of books, dictionaries, and language learning resources pertaining to the languages he is interested in. It could include popular language textbooks, novels written in foreign languages, or dictionaries for quick reference.

3. Language Learning Apps: In addition to a subscription, there are many language learning apps available on smartphones that provide interactive learning experiences. Some popular options include Memrise, HelloTalk, and Tandem. These apps can be downloaded for free or require a nominal fee for premium features.

4. Conversation Exchange Vouchers: Help him to enhance his language speaking skills by creating conversation exchange vouchers. These vouchers could entitle him to sessions with native speakers of different languages, either in person or via online platforms. Websites like Italki and ConversationExchange.com can help facilitate these exchanges.

5. Language Learning Merchandise: Consider gifting him language-related merchandise like mugs, t-shirts, or posters featuring foreign alphabets, idioms, or famous quotes in different languages. This will allow him to showcase his passion for language learning.

6. Language Immersion Experience: If you're looking for a more extravagant gift, consider offering him a language immersion experience. This could involve enrolling him in a language school abroad or arranging a homestay with a family in a country where the language he is learning is spoken. This way, he can fully immerse himself in the language and culture while improving his language skills.

7. Personalized Language Journal or Notebook: Help him organize his language learning journey by gifting him a personalized language journal or notebook. He can use it to take notes, practice writing, and keep track of his progress, making it a valuable tool in his language learning journey.

Remember, the most important aspect of selecting a gift for your son is to show that you support and appreciate his passion for language learning. By choosing a gift that aligns with his interests, you are not only giving him a physical item but also expressing your love and encouragement for his personal growth and development.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”