Five Star Gift Ideas

For a birthday gift for your mom who enjoys learning a foreign language, I have a few thoughtful and unique ideas that she may appreciate:

1. Language Learning Subscription: Consider gifting your mom a subscription to a language learning platform like Rosetta Stone, Babbel, or Duolingo Plus. These platforms offer interactive lessons and exercises for various languages and can be accessed from anywhere, making it convenient for your mom to continue her language learning journey.

2. Language Books or Phrasebook Set: If your mom prefers learning from books, you can gift her a set of language books or a comprehensive phrasebook. Choose a book specifically designed for self-study, with exercises, grammar explanations, and vocabulary, and ensure it aligns with the language she is currently learning or interested in.

3. Customized Language Lessons: Surprise your mom with personalized language lessons. Find a qualified language tutor or teacher who can provide one-on-one lessons tailored to her specific needs and interests. These lessons can be conducted in person or online, depending on her preference.

4. Foreign Language Immersion Experience: If you want to go above and beyond, organize a language immersion experience for your mom. This could involve a short trip to a country where the language she is learning is spoken or finding language immersion programs or courses in your local area. Immersion experiences offer the opportunity to practice language skills in a real-life context and embrace the culture associated with the language.

5. Cultural Experience: Help your mom indulge in the culture of the language she is learning. You can gift her a subscription to a foreign language film streaming service or buy tickets to see a movie from that culture in a local cinema. Additionally, you could organize a dinner at an authentic restaurant that serves cuisine from the country where the language originated. Immersing herself in the culture can enhance her language learning experience.

6. Language Learning Accessories: Consider getting your mom some fun language learning accessories. This can include language-themed mugs, bookmarks, phone cases, or even personalized stationery with phrases or quotes from the language she is learning. These items can add a touch of fun and motivation to her language learning journey.

7. Language Exchange App: Encourage your mom to practice her language skills by gifting her a subscription to a language exchange app like HelloTalk or Tandem. These apps connect language learners from different parts of the world, allowing them to practice their target language through text, voice, or video chats.

Remember to consider your mom's specific language interests and preferences when choosing the perfect gift. By selecting something that aligns with her passion for learning a foreign language, you can show her how much you appreciate and support her hobbies.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”