Great Gifts to Give Any Language-Learning Student

When you are in the midst of learning a new language it may seem like fluency is next to impossible. It is not easy, but if you are or know of someone working toward learning a new language these 7 language tools can help make the path to fluency a little smoother and make wonderful gifts for any language student.

501 Verbs book - Published by Barron's, 501 verb books are available in several languages and titled according to the language you are learning, ie 501 Spanish Verbs. It is an indispensable resource for anyone learning a new language. Each one is filled with fully conjugated verbs, idiomatic expressions, drills and test. Whether someone it trying to learn on their own or taking a class this book is a must.

Electronic translation dictionary - An electronic dictionary with English to language of choice translation can make learning a language much easier. There is a wide selection of them available for every level, many include games to help the learning process and they even have translators that can talk to help you pronounce the words properly.

Premium membership to Busuu.com - Busuu.com is an amazing language learning site filled with people all over the world trying to learn a new language and ready to help others learn their own native language. While many of the site features are free there is so much more available to help languages skill go to the next level with the premium membership.

Berlitz class - The number one language learning company, Berlitz, has been around since 1878 and has locations all over the world and offer classes to suit your level. If there isn't an Berlitz location close to you don't worry, they offer interactive online classes, led by an actual instructor, with the exact same expertise of instructors you would find at a class. Both give the choice of private or small class instruction. With over 100 years of experience you can't go wrong with Berlitz.

A favorite novel - Many popular novels are translated into other languages and can help make learning a new language fun. Popular books like Harry Potter are available in many languages and are at an easier reading level to help make reading and translating a bit easier. Pick a book appropriate for the level of the student match it with a language translator and you have the perfect gift.

Magazine subscription - Popular magazines, such as Readers Digest, People, Cosmo, etc. are sold in many different languages. Reading a favorite magazine in a language you are learning can be fun and educational. Many foreign language versions can be bought by single issue at large book stores like Barnes and Noble or subscriptions purchased at Amazon.com.

Learn Abroad - The expense may seem high, but the value and experience of learning a language in the native language country is priceless. Sites like languagesabroad.com can help anyone find the perfect school in the country of choice, to help you on your path to fluency in almost any language someone chooses to learn. And, no, you are never to old to learn a language abroad.