OUR VISION
OUR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE: EXPOSURE ENRICHES.
Exposure to new sounds, new words, and new cultures creates new connections, opportunities, and enriches lives. We live in a global community with the borders of our world more permeable than ever, why not create greater lines of communication and open greater pathways to understanding? Communication is the road to peace. Learning a new language fosters empathy.
Aside from our idealistic philosophy, it's just plain fun to say "I love you" in lots of different languages! or play hide and seek, or shop for the exact ingredients of a proper French crepe, or say “give me five!” in any language!
WHO WE ARE
language LEARNING is the BRIDGE to greater inclusivity and empathy in our world.
This is the root of why Habla Blah Blah exists. We apply our vision of ‘exposure enriches’ across mediums to learn and grow. From music to cross-cultural immersion trips and soon-to-be children’s Spanish picture books, Habla Blah Blah lays the foundation for bilingualism, bi-literacy, and greater engagement with the world.
photo courtesy of HundrED
HABLA BLAH BLAH IS AN INFORMAL LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR KIDS VIA ORIGINAL MUSIC IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND FRENCH.
It can be used in the home or as a tool to augment curriculum in schools.
The theory behind this music is that it is simple and easy, and we capitalize on the concept of the earworm! Beginning language learners first focus on the refrain to sing-a-long! Learning a new language requires active participation (not passive) and as comfort levels increase, so does a learner's ability to replicate the words and phrases in each song. Eventually a learner can sing the song in its entirety and pick apart 'chunks' to create new phrases with new meaning.
Habla Blah Blah was named “Best Children’s Classes'' by L.A. Parent Magazine in 2009, and later awarded “Best Children’s Song” and “Best Children’s Songwriter” by the Indie Music Channel in 2016 and 2017. Amy is a pioneer in the Global Parenting movement and was nominated as a bilingual thought leader by HundreED in 2020.
Cross-cultural Immersion Experiences
Our original intent to provide an accessible tool for learning a new language has evolved into supporting cross-cultural immersion experiences for the entire family (language related and not). Please visit our Global Parenting page to learn more.
In Service to the Global Community
Habla Blah Blah’s team identifies NGO’s (nonprofits) that we partner with for our Family Tours. Travel is education, and we believe that it is our responsibility to have a positive social impact wherever we land. Our tours work alongside local organizations to learn about and aid regional challenges. We provide traveler engagement through casual conversations and informal presentations by experts in the field that lead to greater awareness, physical, and sometimes financial support of active NGO’s in our destinations.
