Frequently Asked Questions

While your child is focused on having fun, our powerful technology and interactive curriculum are hard at work behind the scenes:

• customizing and adapting lessons to your child's ability level
• tracking your child's language learning in order to present new concepts at just the right time
• creatively incorporating review to ensure long term memory of important concepts
• reinforcing essential skills your child needs for school and beyond
• teaching hundreds of words, commands and phrases in a foreign language.

As one of our parent testers put it, "It's like hiring an experienced, high energy, one-on-one tutor to come to your home to teach several times a week, but at a fraction of the cost!"

Why do you want to immerse my child in a new language? What's the problem with traditional ways of teaching a second language?
We want your child to be able to eventually think and speak Spanish like a native speaker! Our games adapt and increase their pace as your child gets better, helping your child's brain achieve "automaticity" in the new language. For example, if one of our English-speaking kids is studying Spanish and sees a photo of a cat, she will instantly, automatically say "gato" without having to go through the exercise of translating from English to Spanish in her head. Like a native Spanish-speaker, she will avoid the time delay of having to think, "That is a cat, and cat is gato in Spanish, so I'll say ‘gato'." By limiting the amount of direct translation, our games allow kids to connect words with images to confirm meaning. Our system unlocks your child's natural language learning ability!

What do you mean when you say you'll unlock my child's "natural language learning ability?"
Think back to when you learned your first language as a baby or toddler. You learned to speak fluently without anyone sitting you down and teaching you grammar or vocabulary. You simply used your five senses to observe the world around you. And then, naturally, you learned what things meant and what to say when. Similarly, your child will learn a second (and third and fourth!) language best in this natural way: learning exclusively in the new language without relying on translations or forced grammar instruction. We want your child to have fun absorbing a new language, to not feel intimidated or bored by the extra step of translations or explanations.

Do I have to be there to play with my child?
We've specifically designed our website to empower young kids to play independently or with an adult. Our parents love having the option to participate or step back, knowing that their child is playing in a 100% safe, ad-free environment. The decision's up to you.

How often does my child need to play?
We recommend that young learners play GoGo Lingo at least three times a week-for at least fifteen minutes each time-to reinforce learning and provide consistent practice. We're also pleased to announce that our music CD will be available soon to help extend learning beyond the computer!

Is my child the right age for this?
We've designed our website with three to seven-year-olds in mind, taking into account the natural cognitive and linguistic development of children in this age group; but certainly anyone at any age can play!

Why focus on kids at such an early age?
Research has shown that learning a second language before reaching age eight can help children acquire native fluency as well as all the benefits that come from early bilingualism: significant cognitive advantage, better information processing skills and a higher degree of verbal and non-verbal flexibility as compared to other children who only know one language.

How much does it cost?
We are delighted to currently offer a free membership for GoGo Lingo. You don't have to pay to sign up and begin enjoying all of the benefits of teaching your child a foreign language. We also offer a premium membership which includes extra features that make learning even more fun and enjoyable. Click to read more about premium membership www.gogolingo.com/membership

How does GoGo Lingo's subscription price compare to other language learning options?
Depending on where you live, a private language tutor can cost between $20-100 per hour. A 50-minute, small group language class can cost between $10 and $30 per class. Add to that the headache of scheduling session times and the stress of racing to and from these activities (cranky siblings in tow), and the savings become more than just about money! Why not enjoy learning a foreign language by playing GoGo Lingo whenever is convenient for you, as often as you want, but at a fraction of the cost?

Is it safe?
Yes. GoGo Lingo is a 100% safe, ad-free, on-line environment. We are not a multi-player game. The only "people" your child will interact with are the Lingoland characters. You have total control of your child's password and account and will receive regular progress reports from us to make sure you stay informed and up-to-date on your child's activity on our site.

How do I add an additional child?
You can add an additional child after signing up by going to the My Child Link in the Parent section of the site. (Link to My Chld page)

How do I change my account settings, like my password or email address?
You can change your account settings by going to the My Account Link in the Parent section of the site.

What will my child learn on GoGo Lingo?
Currently, GoGo Lingo teaches simple phrases but is primarily designed to be a supplementary tool that builds vocabulary in over 13 {subject areas}. (link to subject areas page)