Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who loves learning new languages and traveling to practice them, there are several thoughtful gift ideas that can enhance his language learning journey and make his travels even more enjoyable and fulfilling. Here are a few suggestions that might be great for him:

1. Language Learning Subscription: Consider gifting him a subscription to an online language learning platform like Rosetta Stone or Duolingo Plus. These subscriptions provide access to comprehensive language courses and interactive learning tools that can help him expand his language skills at his own pace.

2. Phrasebook or Language Guide: A comprehensive phrasebook or language guide is an essential travel companion for someone interested in learning languages. Look for a guidebook that covers the languages he's currently learning or planning to learn in the future. Lonely Planet's "Ultimate Language Phrasebooks" or "Pocket Translators" by Collins are popular choices.

3. Language Classes: If he hasn't already taken formal language classes, consider enrolling him in a language course. Look for language schools or institutes that offer classes specifically tailored for travelers. This can provide him with the opportunity to learn a new language in a structured environment and practice with other language enthusiasts.

4. Travel Journal: A travel journal can be a thoughtful gift. Look for a journal with sections specifically designed for language learning. These journals often include space for vocabulary lists, cultural notes, and short language exercises.

5. Language Flashcards: Language flashcards are helpful tools for memorizing vocabulary, grammar rules, and phrases. Look for colorful flashcards that are visually appealing and include audio pronunciations. There are many language-specific options available, such as the "Fluent Forever" series.

6. Portable Language Learning Device: Consider gifting him a portable language learning device, such as an electronic translator or a pocket-sized language translator. These devices can provide instant translations, pronunciation assistance, and language learning resources on the go.

7. International Movies or Language Learning DVDs: Look for foreign language movies or DVDs that offer language learning resources. Some DVDs come with language subtitles, audio lessons, and cultural insights, making them both entertaining and educational.

8. Travel Accessories: Help him travel in style and comfort with language-themed travel accessories. Consider a passport cover or luggage tag with a language-related design, a language map, or a world map poster that highlights different languages spoken in each country.

9. Gift Cards: If you're unsure about his specific language interests or which resources he would find most helpful, consider giving him a gift card to a language bookstore or an online language learning platform. This gives him the freedom to choose the resources or courses that best suit his needs.

Remember, the best gift is one that aligns with his interests and serves as a tool to support his language learning and travel adventures. Consider his language goals, current language learning level, and the specific languages he's interested in to find the perfect gift that will both inspire and aid his language learning journey.

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.”