Can I place my order over the phone?
Yes, you can speak to a live person to place your order between the hours of 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM EST. The number is easy to remember – 1-347-470-DINO.
Or, if you prefer, you may submit your contact information to us via email. We will phone you directly at your convenience.
Why should I teach my child a foreign language now?
There is strong evidence suggesting that children who learn a second language at an early age have a greater chance of succeeding with reading, vocabulary, and writing throughout their life spans. In addition, such children are more likely to develop better critical thinking and social skills, both important advantages in life. Studies also show, bilingual students, including adult students, often achieve higher scores on school and college entrance exams. According to the 'American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages', ACTFL, learning a second language has a greater advantage for children both in the near and distant future, enabling them to easily interact with multinationals. This will be a definite competitive edge in the global business arena later in life. Please feel free to check out our blog for additional scientific resources on this topic.
Is 'The Immersion Method' really the best method?
There are more than a 1000 studies in Canada that have investigated the effectiveness of 'the Immersion Method' and the answer is a resounding yes! it is the best method for learning languages. Period. Many studies have indicated that Immersion is also the best method for children to acquire a foreign language (Wode, 2001, ELIAS Studies). Today many major Universities including Harvard University, Columbia University and Stanford University use 'The Immersion method' in their language classes. On the other hand, 'The Immersion Method' may be ineffective if a child has low motivation due to disinterest. Therefore it's critical that the interest of children is first initially sparked and then kept. Not only must children be engaged, they must be entertained. Without their attentive interest, they might actually fail to make those first critical steps to understanding the initial lesson. It is for this very reason that we have combined child learning techniques and principles to develop our own special Dino Lingo method. Combining songs, dancing figures, fast moving bright objects, unique sounds, child-directed speech and vivid animations spoken by native speaking voice talent, our method captures the attention of young minds and keeps it. That's because (as any parent or teacher can attest) a love of animated, cuddly dinosaurs is universal with children the world over. And so is a love of dancing and singing. Combine the two, and you're not only sure to get a child's attention, you're sure to keep it! And soon you'll be sure to know the rewarding feeling and pride of seeing and hearing your child speaking another language!
Why is it easier for children to learn a foreign language than for adults?
Mainly because imitating and motor learning skills are better during early childhood. Children are simply built to learn and absorb what is happening around them. They are curious and interested in learning about life. It is also proposed that the flexible muscular formation in a child's mouth enables a child to make new and different sounds and tones more easily than an adult's. According to recent studies, children can express 2000 words when they are 5 years old (learning 2-5 new words a day) and may understand 14000 words by the time they reach their 6th year (learning 9 words a day). Scientists propose that children can learn how to speak a foreign language without an accent before puberty (before 13-14 years of age). It is almost impossible to speak like a native speaker (without an accent) if the language is studied after puberty.
How can I help my son understand the material if I don't know the language?
Some parents may feel unable to support their children's learning process without prior knowledge the language being taught. It's an understandable concern, but it's no cause for alarm. Dino Lingo will provide you with access to a comprehensive e-book which includes the full script of each lesson both in English and the foreign language your child is studying. This will empower you to mentor and guide the learning process yourself. You will be in control the full time. Additionally, our videos are available with captions in either language. This will allow you to decide the speed of learning as you 'pause and rewind' to ask and answer your child's questions through-out the show. Finally, this learning program and our online games are designed with your experience and needs in mind. We know that as your child progresses through the program, you are there beside him/her too. We know that we have to keep things simple and straight forward for our young students as well as their adult mentors.
Can I pay by check or money order?
We accept, credit cards, debit cards from VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX, Paypal, and personal checks. Alternatively, you may choose to call us directly to discuss payment methods with a live representative over the phone.
Can I cancel my order?
Yes, you may call us to cancel your order. Please make sure to contact us before we ship your order (we will ship your order within 24 to 48 hours after it's placed online or by phone).
Can I buy the DVD set as a gift for someone else?
Yes of course! Currently we ship Dino Lingo DVD's in colorful illustrated DVD cases. If you want to include a special message for your recipient, simply send us a request via email immediately following your purchase. Once we receive it, we will make sure that your special message is included with your gift package.
From what age should my child learn a foreign language?
The earlier you start a child learning a new language the better. As early as 6 months is ideal since language skills develop from birth. In fact, many experts agree that a baby will tune into sounds and tones while still in the womb. Amazing! Our 'Dino Lingo Baby Series' is an excellent resource for infants 6 months to 24 months. 'Dino Kids' appeals to young scholars from 2 years - 7 years of age. To parents, we strongly recommend limiting audio and visual exposure time to 10-20 minutes a day for children under the age of 2 years old. Also, please be sure to sit with them as much as possible during the fun-filled lessons. It'll surprise you how much you'll enjoy them too. Also, it's important to have you there alongside your child as he/she share this extraordinary and bonding learning experience. This way you're there to ask and respond to questions and give your personal input to the show. In order to facilitate a healthy cognitive development, caregivers need to ensure that children interact with their environment by touching and feeling instead of passively sitting in front of a TV set. Plenty of break times for outside play, physical exercise, one-on-one conversations with family and peers are essential to a child's health, physical and social growth, and development. All of this will greatly encourage your child, allowing your child to learn new language skills daily.
