Author: Kholofelo

One of the most important conversations of today is Globalisation. Creating a united world. But with these drastic technological changes how do we preserve our heritage? One of the most important things to preserve in Africa is Languages. Teaching our children how to speak their home languages (Vernac) has never been more important. It’s important…

If you and your partner speak Vernac languages, you might want your children to grow up learning these languages! Raising multilingual or bilingual children has many benefits. It can improve communication and bonds in your immediate and extended family. I started Vernac Me for this very reason. I come from a Sepedi Background and married…

In the human brain, the temporal lobe is our Language learning center — the very same area that processes music when we hear it. Doesn’t that make for an interesting discovery? Imagine what this means for children’s development. Children learning first- and second-languages; using music can make things a little easier. For example, infants learn…