What are the benefits of learning another language?
Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think aboutthings.”‒Flora Lewis
Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think aboutthings.”‒Flora Lewis
- The New York Times finds that bilinguals show greater mental flexibility! It will help your students perform better in ALL areas!
- For a great article about being bilingual: being-bilingual is good for your brain
- According to the Chicago Tribune, careers for bilinguals are on the rise. Our students are entering a competitive job market, what can we do to help them stand out in the crowd? Encourage them to be bilingual!
According to studyspanish.com these are the Top Ten reasons to learn Spanish:
10. Learning Spanish is necessary to keep pace with popular culture
9. Learning Spanish is actually a medical device!
8. For many, learning Spanish is rapidly becoming a business necessity.
7. Spanish, Spanish everywhere.
6. Learning Spanish will (truly) expand your universe.
5. Knowing Spanish will completely transform your travel experience.
4. Knowing how to speak Spanish will enable you to help others.
3. There are reasons to learn language for language's sake.
2. Learning Spanish will allow you to better appreciate Hispanic cultural contributions.
1. Learning Spanish is fun!
10. Learning Spanish is necessary to keep pace with popular culture
9. Learning Spanish is actually a medical device!
8. For many, learning Spanish is rapidly becoming a business necessity.
7. Spanish, Spanish everywhere.
6. Learning Spanish will (truly) expand your universe.
5. Knowing Spanish will completely transform your travel experience.
4. Knowing how to speak Spanish will enable you to help others.
3. There are reasons to learn language for language's sake.
2. Learning Spanish will allow you to better appreciate Hispanic cultural contributions.
1. Learning Spanish is fun!
Did you know?
Spanish is the easiest language to SPEAK.
When Studying a Foreign Language...
Spanish is the easiest language to SPEAK.
When Studying a Foreign Language...
- Read Out Loud: Focus on pronunciation and accuracy and don't worry about speed.
- Study vocabulary with flashcards (electronic or old fashion).
- Apply new grammar rules or concepts-Write it down.
- Don't be afraid to make a mistake.
- Pay attention to non-verbal cues.
- Use cognates and draw up links.
- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Immerse yourself in TV, music, movies and read magazines/blogs etc., make new friends, get extra help
- Travel