Flash Sticks UPDATE
Saying Goodbye to Flash Sticks: A Cool Tool That Made Language Learning Fun
Flash Sticks, l’innovativo strumento per l’apprendimento delle lingue creato da Learning Labs, è stato ufficialmente ritirato. Questo concetto geniale combinava la semplicità dei Post-it con la potenza dell’associazione visiva e linguistica per aiutare gli studenti a padroneggiare il vocabolario straniero. È triste vederlo scomparire, ma è anche un promemoria di quanto possano essere efficaci gli strumenti di apprendimento più semplici.
Flash Sticks, the innovative language-learning tool created by Learning Labs, has officially been discontinued. This clever concept combined the simplicity of Post-It notes with the power of visual and linguistic association to help learners master foreign vocabulary. It’s sad to see it go, but it’s also a reminder of how impactful simple learning tools can be.
Veejay Lingual, CEO of Learning Labs, shared the following statement:
“FlashSticks® will always hold a special place for us, and I’ll never forget packing the first packs on my co-founder Richard’s dining table. We are currently experiencing unprecedented demand for our digital language platform, FlashAcademy®, and therefore need to focus our efforts in this area to support as many learners as we possibly can. We would like to thank everyone who has supported the FlashSticks® Post-it Notes product range to this point and hope that you’ll support us with FlashAcademy® too going forwards.”
Keeping Language Learning Alive:
How Flash Sticks Was Inspired a Timeless Technique
Keeping Language Learning Alive: How Flash Sticks Was Inspired a Timeless Technique
Qualche anno fa, sono stata invitata da Flash Academy a provare Flash Sticks e ho persino realizzato una video-recensione sull’efficacia del prodotto. Anche se il prodotto non è più disponibile, il concetto di utilizzare promemoria visivi per rafforzare l’apprendimento delle lingue rimane attuale più che mai. Incoraggio ancora i miei studenti principianti a posizionare post-it in casa per creare associazioni visive con le parole che stanno imparando. È un modo divertente e interattivo per immergersi in una lingua straniera.
Several years ago, I was invited by Flash Academy to try out Flash Sticks, and I even created a video review about their effectiveness. While the product itself is no longer available, the concept of using visual reminders to reinforce language learning remains as relevant as ever. I still encourage my beginner students to place sticky notes around their homes to create visual associations with words they’re learning. It’s a fun and interactive way to immerse yourself in a foreign language.
Per questo motivo, ho deciso di mantenere attivo il mio video originale: offre ancora spunti preziosi su questa tecnica di apprendimento. Qui sotto troverete il video originale, in cui spiego come funzionavano i Flash Sticks e perché trovavo l’idea così interessante.
For this reason, I’ve decided to keep my original video post live—it still offers valuable insights into this learning technique. Below, you’ll find the original video, where I explain how Flash Sticks worked and why I found the idea so appealing.
Video Originale: Come Flash Sticks Ti Aiuta ad Imparare le Lingue
Original Video Post: How Flash Sticks Help You Learn Languages
Ciao a tutti! Sono Melissa, la Matta. Benvenuti sul mio canale YouTube!
Oggi voglio parlarvi di Flash Sticks, un modo fantastico per imparare una lingua straniera.
Today, I want to talk to you about Flash Sticks, a fantastic way to learn a foreign language.
Il team di Flash Sticks ha avuto un’idea innovativa: un sistema di Post-it già stampati con parole e frasi straniere, pronti all’uso direttamente dalla confezione. Ogni nota era codificata a colori per semplificare l’apprendimento della grammatica: rosa per i sostantivi femminili, blu per i sostantivi maschili e verde per i verbi o gli aggettivi.
The team at Flash Sticks had an innovative idea: a system of Post-It notes pre-printed with foreign words and phrases, ready to use straight out of the package. Each note was color-coded to simplify grammar learning—pink for feminine nouns, blue for masculine nouns, and green for verbs or adjectives.
Puoi attaccare queste note ovunque in casa o in ufficio, trasformando tutto il tuo spazio in un ambiente immersivo per l’apprendimento della lingua!
You can stick these notes all around your house or office, turning your entire living space into an immersive language-learning environment.
But the magic didn’t stop there! Flash Sticks also came with a free app that made pronunciation a breeze. By scanning a note with your mobile device or tablet, you could hear a native speaker pronounce the word. It was like having a private language tutor in your pocket!
The app had another exciting feature: it could translate anything you took a picture of and provide an audio clip to help with pronunciation. I remember taking a picture of my dog, Moka, and within seconds, the app identified her as a Beagle. I joked that the next version might even recognize her name!
This simple yet effective approach combined visual, auditory, and tactile learning to help language students retain vocabulary more easily. The geniuses behind Flash Sticks created something truly special.
While Flash Sticks may no longer be available, their legacy lives on in the way they inspired learners to think creatively about language acquisition. Whether you’re using sticky notes, apps, or traditional flashcards, the key is to make learning engaging and fun.
While Flash Sticks may no longer be available, their legacy lives on in the way they inspired learners to think creatively about language acquisition. Whether you’re using sticky notes, apps, or traditional flashcards, the key is to make learning engaging and fun.
