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Foreign languages open up new possibilities for students
C&G Newspapers, MI - Mar 12, 2008 "Foreign language classes at a younger age give students a better chance at learning and retaining the language, educators say. It’s also recommended today’s students learn a second language to prepare for careers in a global economy. The new high school state curriculum mandates that went into effect this year, in which students must have two world language credits, is another reason for promoting foreign languages. … |
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Students get head start in Spanish language Austin Herald, MN - March 13, 2008 A favorite class for some southgate Elementary first- and second-graders was not even available at this time last year. District integration funding has allowed students in all four elementary schools as well as Woodson Kindergarten the opportunity to learn basic Spanish language skills. … The goal of the [Foreign Language in the Elementary School] FLES program is to expose students to other languages at an earlier age, when they are more receptive to learning a second language. "Studies are showing the earlier you can learn a new language, the better,"… Read the full article, Students get head start in Spanish language |
Tags: Spanishlanguage, FLES, Spanish, learning a second language
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Berlitz to Launch New Language Learning Program, Earworms MBT PR Newswire (press release), NY - March 17. 2008 The result: an incredibly effective method for learning conversational foreign languages by simply listening. Unlike other language programs, which require intense grammar exercises and repetitive drills, the Earworms method requires minimum concentration. The trainer is user-friendly, effective, and relaxing, allowing the listener to unwind while simultaneously learning a new language. Read the full article, "Best-Selling Audio-book Uses Catchy Tunes to Teach Foreign Languages" |
Tags: Foreignlanguages, foreign language, Berlitz, Teach Foreign Languages
February 24, 2008
Learn Spanish Like Crazy
If you want to quickly and easily learn how to speak the REAL Latin American Spanish – I’m talking about the Spanish that native Latin Americans speak, not some formal academic text book Spanish focused on Castelian Spanish. I'm talking about practical Spanish that you can use in normal-everyday-conversation, right here in the Americas. The way Spanish is spoken by college educated Latin Americans on the street, perhaps even right in your own home town. And if you want to master it without spending your last dime then "Learn Spanish Like Crazy may just be for you. See what Patrick Jackson has to say…
Now, how about a review of Learn Spanish Like Crazy by Toni Roman…
Now Discover How You Can Learn Spanish Like Crazy
The Rosetta Stone Spanish Language Program is offered in two versions, Latin American and Spain. The Latin American version is available in three levels and the Spain version is available in two levels.
Rosetta Stone Spanish (Latin America) Level 1
With over 3500 real-life images and phrases in 92 lessons, Spanish Level 1, Personal Edition provides up to 250 hours of mastery instruction in Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and tests accompany every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. Level 1, Personal Edition provides instruction in such categories as People and Talking; Directions; Food, Eating and Drinking; Family Relationships; Telling Time; Numbers to One Hundred; Clothing and Dress; Vehicles, Furniture and Instruments; Shapes, Colors and Location; And Much More. Spanish Level 1, Personal Edition comes complete with an illustrated User's Guide and a Curriculum Text book.
Rosetta Stone Spanish (Latin America) Level 1
Available as CD-ROM and Online Subscription
Toni Roman's Video Review of Rosetta Stone Spanish 1
Spanish language learning products mentioned in the review of Rosetta Stone Spanish 1
Rosetta Stone Spanish 1 is complementary with either Learn Spanish Like Crazy or Pimsleur Spanish The Rosetta Stone program is visual while the others are audio. While the two audio programs will get you up and running quickly for spoken Spanish, the Rosetta Stone program will also teach you to read Spanish and has a feature built into the software to allow you to check your pronounciation.
January 30, 2008
Howell parents set up Chinese classes - Lansing State Journal
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Howell parents set up Chinese classes
Lansing State Journal, MI - Jan 28, 2008 Parents of a Howell Public Schools fifth-grader have found a way to continue a Chinese language class that the district's curriculum committee canceled. The ever-growing awareness of China as a global economic force has other Michigan school districts offering Chinese language and culture classes to their students. Lansing, Van Buren, Traverse City, Berkley and Lamphere school districts have classrooms where students spend half the day learning in English and the other learning in Mandarin Chinese, officials said. … |
Tags: language, languages, foreign languages, Chinese, Chinese Language, Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese
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We must learn foreign languages
Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA - Jan 27, 2008 "… language instruction has become a national security issue. In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, the military and civilian security agencies found that they had a severe shortage of people fluent in key languages. …According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, at least 16 other states include foreign language courses in graduation requirements … Read more… We must learn foreign languages |
Tags: language, foreign language, foreign languages, languages, foreign language courses
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LANGUAGE BARRIER
Centre Daily Times, PA - Jan 26, 2008 Klein demonstrated another stretching position, leading the kids in more foreign languages: French, German, and Japanese. By spring, the students also will learn to count to 10 in Russian, Greek, Mandarin and Hebrew. … "…Chinese [is the] the second most common foreign language spoken in the nation, according to 2005 U.S. Census Bureau data. Spanish is the most common. French is third. About 20 percent of Americans ages 5 and older speak a language other than English. … The long-range goal of Young Scholars is to see its graduates proficient in both Spanish and Chinese by the time they reach eighth grade — when students at most other schools are just getting started learning a foreign language. Read the full article here LANGUAGE BARRIER |
Tags: foreignlanguage, foreign languages, languages, language, Chinese, Chinese language, Spanish, Spanish language, French, French language, Russian, Greek Hebrew, Mandarin, Japanese, German
January 29, 2008
Italian American Assoc. to open center Jan. 31 - Atlanticville
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Italian American Assoc. to open center Jan. 31
Atlanticville, NJ - Jan 23, 2008 "[This year] will mark our 32nd anniversary as an organization that is dedicated to children, families and the fostering of the Italian American heritage and culture," said Cultural Committee Co- Chair Nick Sestito of Interlaken in a press release. …/ IAATO's Cultural Center adds to the association's ongoing community contributions, including weekly Italian language classes for children, annual academic … Read the rest of the article at Italian American Assoc. to open center Jan. 31 |
Tags: languages, Italian, Italian language
January 6, 2008
'Panic' over languages teaching - Telegraph.co.uk
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'Panic' over languages teaching
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 6 January 2008 A new requirement in the UK on foreign language teaching is causing concern due to a lack of qualified teacher. Primary schools are in a "panic" about a new requirement to teach foreign languages because of a shortage of qualified staff. All primaries will have to teach a language to children aged seven and older by 2010. Schools are faced with the prospect of training teachers who have not studied a language beyond GCSE level.Read more about the 'Panic' over languages teaching |