Endorsed by educators the world over, MUZZY has been internationally recognised for its successful language learning methodology.
However, our source of greatest pride is the many letters and stories that we receive from MUZZY families past and present. Both the first generation of children raised on MUZZY (now in university or beginning their careers) and the parents of current MUZZY children of all ages who share wonderful stories about how learning a new language with MUZZY has had a positive impact on lives.
Read on to see what MUZZY parents, “graduates” and teachers have to say about their success with MUZZY.
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French for Babies - at only 1 ½ Rebecca counts up to 10 in French! “Muzzy is so beneficial. I’m telling everyone about the benefits of early learning,” says Rebecca's mum, Stacy. |
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A family trip to Guatemala: Terri and Luis with sons Daniel (16), Ben (14) and Andy (3). “It was important when we took the children to Guatemala that they be able to speak to Luis’ family and grandmum, who speak little or no English. And they did,” says Terri, mum of three. |
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Sydney now speaks French to her dog, cat and dolls reports her mum, Kathleen. Sydney got MUZZY at 15 months and began speaking to her parents in French three months later. At 3, she loves to read, which her parents attribute to early exposure to MUZZY. |
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“Penny's love of MUZZY continues,” says Penny's mum Katie. Penny’s parents introduced her to MUZZY Spanish before her first birthday and MUZZY quickly became a best friend. |
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Sara at 2, when she started speaking Spanish as if someone had flipped a switch. “One day she spoke English-only, the next day, she was a bilingual wit,” wrote Sara's mum. |
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Katherine began MUZZY with Mrs. T. Now at university, Katherine, one of Mrs. T's first MUZZY students, told us, “[MUZZY] set a great foundation for my career.” |
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5 ½-year-old Mikala “is not even aware that she is speaking a foreign language. She thinks she is playing,” says her mum. “I’m amazed at what she’s picked up on without having to work at it!” |
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Fulbright Scholar uses MUZZY with his own students! “Everything I learnt, I learnt from Muzzy,” says C.J., a MUZZY alumnus and Fulbright Scholar now teaching German and Spanish in Texas. |
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“This was the moment to introduce a second language,” Mac's mum told Early Advantage. 2 ½-year-old Mac especially loves singing the Spanish songs. |
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“Alex started using MUZZY soon after he was diagnosed with autism,” writes Alex's mum Jan. The story line and lively music held Alex’s attention better than other educational videos his parents had tried. |
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“MUZZY taught me how to speak another language with a core of words...it just builds - readily, explosively,” says Jonathan. Jonathan started MUZZY Spanish when he was 3 and recently graduated from Columbia University. |
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“I’m using my languages to travel the world,” reports Becky. Becky started MUZZY French in nursery and is now at student at a prominent American college. |
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“The MUZZY programme does the work itself. We’re just the icing on the cake,” says Carilynn. PTA treasurer and parent Carilynn, who spearheaded an elementary school foreign language programme built on MUZZY’s unique design and methodology. |
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“MUZZY has subtly but indelibly left its mark on him,” Connor's father William tells us. Connor was introduced to MUZZY when he was just 4 months old. |
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“MUZZY is the first thing Curran asks for in the morning says his mum.” At 27 months, Curran took to MUZZY instantly and his parents are thrilled. |
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“As a trainer of teachers I've found that MUZZY is a great conversation starter, even for children and adults with limited language experience,” reports David, a Peace Corps volunteer in Azerbaijan who teaches English to year 6 through secondary school students and trains teachers to teach English. |
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“I know my French helped me get the job,” Debbie told Early Advantage. Debbie’s parents introduced MUZZY French before she was 3. At Harvard, her language skills helped her secure a summer job as editor of a travel guide. Upon graduation, she landed a job with an international company. |
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“Our MUZZY kids are far more successful and heads above students arriving here who didn’t have MUZZY!” Foreign Language Chair and Spanish Teacher, Stephanie W. and French teacher Veronique S. with students at the prestigious Pendleton School and IMG Academies in the U.S. |
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“When the lyrics are in Spanish, you remember the words forever,” says Emily, one of the first generation of MUZZY alumni. Emily, who speaks French and Spanish, graduated from Brown University and will soon finish veterinary school. |
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“MUZZY is a cultural bridge with his heritage,” Nicholas' father Alex told us. For 3-year-old Nicholas, MUZZY is both a language experience and a cultural connection. |
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“You learn it without working at it!” says Benjamin's father. MUZZY made learning Chinese fun for Benjamin, aged 6. |
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“We love it” says Xiaoning, mother of Simon, aged 8. Mum and son use MUZZY Chinese together. |
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At 9 months, Joey said “Mootsie” before he said “Mama” reported Joey's father Pat. Amanda and Joey, at 3 ½ and 1 ½, are already speaking Italian, thanks to MUZZY. |
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“She started reading early because of MUZZY.” The father of 5-year-old Lara says, “I think children learn about friendship, as well, from MUZZY.” |
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“MUZZY gave our kids a great head start,” says the mother of twins. After just 8 weeks with MUZZY, twins Ruby and Madeleine (now 3 ½) surprised the entire family by suddenly speaking in Spanish. |
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“I don’t think she’s aware that she’s even learning another language. It’s just such a natural part of what she does. I am convinced that my daughter will be a fluent Spanish speaker,” says Melissa, the mother of 3-year-old Jaiden. “That’s something I wish I’d been able to do.” |
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"We're really thrilled to bits" about Rose and Leona learning Italian. "When we went to Italy and Rose was visiting with my husband's family and friends, a child, who of course spoke nothing but Italian, spoke often to Rose, and Rose was completely comfortable," says the mother of Rose (5) and Leona (3). |
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"MUZZY gives us a guilt-free way to let the kids watch TV." "My wife was picking up Luke and Caleb at nursery and Luke's teacher asked if we were doing anything special this weekend," recalls their father. "My abuela y abuelo are coming to visit and stay at mi casa!" then-4-year-old Luke announced. |
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“The children have received a superb foundation in basic French from MUZZY,” says the mum of Emily and Joshua. Emily and Joshua started MUZZY French at 5 and 3 and their parents see the difference it’s made in their learning. |
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“We live in a global world where we cannot expect to speak only one language. I think MUZZY is THE programme to use!” Ernestina M. teaches Italian at The American School of London, and was recently knighted by the Italian Government for her role in promoting Italian language and culture abroad. She develops standards for primary schools assessment tools on the committee implementing the UK language mandate to introduce languages in primary school by 2010.
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