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Any ideas for language loving teens?

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LolaBaby75 · 30/11/2023 11:23

My DD loves learning languages (French and German). Any ideas for gifts on this theme? I was thinking magnetic poetry that used to popular but I can't seem to find them anyway except at extortionate prices. Any other ideas?
Thanks

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HolidayHappy123 · 30/11/2023 11:55

My DD has asked for a Dualingo subscription.

XmasCrumble · 30/11/2023 13:29

I just bought this book from waterstones, it's basically a vocab book but using pictures, might be a fun way to learn more words? Assume they do a German version as well

https://www.waterstones.com/book/french-english-bilingual-visual-dictionary-with-free-audio-app/dk/9780241287286

aswarmofmidges · 30/11/2023 13:31

Depending on age it may be that a side by side story book - English on one page and French on another - can be fun

princefamilypaper · 30/11/2023 13:37

HolidayHappy123 · 30/11/2023 11:55

My DD has asked for a Dualingo subscription.

This is what I was going to suggest!

geogteach · 30/11/2023 13:53

Get a book they already know (mine had Diary of a Wimpey Kid and Harry Potter) in the other language. When they were little they had Bon the builder videos in the language

LolaBaby75 · 30/11/2023 14:17

Some great ideas here thanks - off to research them all

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Beamur · 30/11/2023 14:26

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1122228421/vintage-german-language-vocabulary-flash
I bought a lovely set of postcards a couple of years ago for a German friend that had words that don't translate to English.
Etsy has some cute vintage vocab cards for sale

Ormally · 30/11/2023 14:39

If they like languages generally, Puzzle Post has some small games called Padlock'd where it's an escape game but you padlock and chain something up of your choice, with equipment provided. The puzzles (tickets, flyers etc) solve your combination. There is a Polish and a Mexican one, possibly some others - themed on travel or holidays so language aptitude and logic can work it out.

Overloadimplode · 30/11/2023 20:36

What age? I would have loved a huge dictionary, or a parellel text, or a favourite novel. How about Le Petit Prince? There are some beautiful illustrated versions. Or posters of films or landscapes. The best thing ever would be train tickets to that country of course! Magazine or online subscriptions are a good idea.
German food is good for Christmas. You could get stollen and lebkuchen or visit a German market (Leeds used to have a good one).
A nice mug with a key quote?

loobylou44 · 30/11/2023 21:35

Depends on age and interests but my daughter loved the Harry Potter books in French.

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