Don’t Sweat the Grammar Posted by kheudorfer on Jul 27, 2010 in Archived Posts
Don’t get us wrong; grammar is important! But when you first start learning a language, you should focus on acquiring vocabulary. Because sometimes, just knowing a single word in a language can make all the difference. In his book Vocabulary Myths, Keith Folse tells a story about not knowing the right word. Having just moved…
Growing Need for Bilingual Educators Posted by kheudorfer on Jul 16, 2010 in Archived Posts
The number of bilingual students in the US is growing rapidly, and there is a pressing need for teachers who are also bilingual or are trained in working with this growing population. The US Department of Education reported on the growth rate over the last 30 years: the proportion of children who speak a language…
How to Achieve “The Click” Moment Posted by Evan Quinlan on Dec 1, 2008 in Archived Posts
Giving up on a new language is too easy. It’s because starting out is so difficult to do. Now matter how you approach the task, your mind and memory are often ill-prepared for the, well, foreign nature of the language you’re trying to understand. With so many scholars, Web sites, and books telling you how…