"The findings support a theory of language acquisition that suggests that some parts of language are learned through procedural memory, while others are learned through declarative memory" (Turning off effort, ¶1, 2014.07.25).
In this post, Oli introduces a four-step guide to becoming fluent in additional languages. The first step focuses on sound and writing systems; the second, on basic lexis and syntax; the third, on what is personally relevant; and the fourth, "coming soon," on communication.
"[M]any parents do not read to their children as often as researchers and educators think is crucial to the development of pre-literacy skills that help children succeed once they get to school" (¶5, 2014.06.30).
Concordia University. (2013, January 16). Language mixing in children growing up bilingual. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 25, 2013, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2013/01/130116123641.htm
"A brief history of the terms apearing in Second Language Acquisition" (description, retrieved 2012.08.16).
Question:
Have many hours of study in high school programs does it take for students to reach the Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High proficiency ranges?
Answer:
This is the number one question teachers and administrators ask about foreign language study. It is the right question, because it relates student proficiency outcomes to the amount of instruction hours students have had. Like other areas of study, what you get out depends on what you put in" (p. 1 of 6).
Eaton, S.E. (2010). Global Trends in Language Learning in the Twenty-first Century. Calgary: Onate Press.
This tutorial will help you chose the right focus words to emphasize when speaking with a North American Accent.
"Named 'Outstanding Resource' by WebEnglishTeacher.com" (sidebar)
"Free Online Courses ... in 36 different languages" (2010.02.22)
Presentation by Barbara Lindsay (April 2009)