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A General Overview of Language Immersion
Here is an introduction to the philosophies behind learning an additional language through an immersion program.
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Has Kanzi the Bonobo Really Learned Language?
Kanzi is purportedly the first non-human animal to have learned language without explicit training. What comprises his language and how valid are the researchers' claims?
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Learn Languages For Free
Traveling to a country that doesn't speak your language? Learn a new language for free online.
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Learning a Language: Just the FAQs, Ma’am
Frequently asked questions about learning languages.
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Learning Language through Play in Preschool
Through play children learn to develop their vocabulary. Preschool children learn the meaning of new words and develop and sharpen their thought process.
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Living in a Language House
Language Houses offer a great opportunity for college students who love a particular language, want the opportunity to practice more, and are looking to live on campus.
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Male Bonobo Named Kanzi Learned Language
Kanzi is a male bonobo and the first non-human animal to have learned language without explicit training, just like a human child does.
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Quiz Time!
Time to take another quiz and see how we are all doing.
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Setting Targets
New goals for a New Year
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The Different Options In Learning A Language
Second language acquisition is now possible in a classroom rather than immersing oneself in a new culture- but what is the better option?
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Tips For Learning a New Language
Many people express a desire to learn a new language at one point or another in life. Whatever your age, experience or background, here are some tips for getting started.
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Using the Dictionary for Expanded Vocabulary
Ever strived to increase your vocabulary power? An experienced writer explains how to charge your language with new words and their understanding with an easy approach.
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When older siblings talk for their younger siblings....
Babies and young children often times do not get a chance to speak because other people, including other brothers and sisters, often vocalize what the young child wants. This is actually inhibiting the young child's ability to learn to speak.
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Without Words - Body Language - Number 1
Communication without words.
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It is Time for Natural Language Learning
Why do so many people struggle to learn another language? Recent research on how the brain learns is showing that the problem is largely how languages are taught.
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Devise Your Own Web Activity
Planning a web-learning activity.
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Foreign Language Learning by Immersion
Are you dreaming of study abroad in exotic places: the art scene, gourmet food, remote jungles, swinging cities? Don't worry about language barriers, learn by immersion.
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Motivation to Learn Another Language
Motivation is an integral part of learning a second language. It is learning how to keep on being motivated that is the key to language fluency
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Nine Weeks To Higher Test Scores
Students are immersed in technology to the detriment of their involvement with critical thinking and concentration. The Nine Week Method changes all that.
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Reading Upside Down & Backwards
The lens of our eyes turns the world upside-down and backwards onto our retinas. Learning to read English first requires learning to see right-side up and frontwards
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Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition
Researchers examine mistakes made by people who are learning language. What are the learners' errors and what do they reveal about second language acquisition (SLA)?
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The Minority Language at Home Bilingual Method
Once out of favor, the Minority Language at Home model has more recently been embraced as a culturally responsive and effective approach to raising a bilingual child.
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WordAce! Talking Translation Dictionary - review
A review of WordAce, Talking Translation Dictionary CD-ROM
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Language Learning in Bonobos and Chimpanzees
Kanzi, a male bonobo, surpassed all other apes not only by learning more language, but by learning it without explicit training, like a human child does.
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Foreign Language in Preschool
Learning foreign languages at an early age provides priceless advantages and benefits
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Linguistics Major
Linguistics is a newer field that focuses on the study of language. Linguistics majors study diverse topics, including sign language and computer recognition software.
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Strategies for Learning a Foreign Language
It's important to consistently practice all five components of learning a language: speaking, listening, writing, reading, and grammar in order to progress.
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Down Syndrome and Language Acquisition
Children with Down syndrome can face many challenges - health problems, hearing impairments and learning disabilities, including those affecting language development.
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The Last Pretence
Linguists object, but apes, birds, and even squid won’t shut up.
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Baby Sign Language
Babies and toddlers are capable of communicating with sign language well before they have developed the skills required to talk.
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Free Rick Steves Podcast Tours
Why pay for a tour of attractions like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre? Travel icon Rick Steves is now offering free podcast tours for download.
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Learning & Studying French Abroad
Whether at university or on a four week crash course, moving to France or elsewhere to pick up conversational and business French language skills is an effective move.
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Multiple Languages in Preschool
The importance of teaching foreign languages in daycare and preschool settings
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The Moral Ape
Are humans really all that different from other animals? This article examines some of the evidence.
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"A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel" Review
Annie Griffiths Belt isn't just a great photographer, but also a good writer. Her 2008 book, both a collection of her work and an autobiography, is inspirational.
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A Brief History of the French Language
French, like its romantic counterparts Spanish and Italian, has its roots in Latin. It evolved gradually into its own language and became internationally influential.
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Baby DVDs & Child Development
If you're considering child development courses or language acquisition products like Baby Einstein to teach your baby new words, be sure to do the research first.
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Characteristics of Usher's Syndrome
Usher's Syndrome is a genetic disorder primarily characterized by deafness accompanied by Retinitis Pigmentosa, a disorder that causes progressive vision loss.
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Developing a Love of Reading in Young Children
Parents give young children the advantage of better comprehension, a stronger vocabulary, and broader background knowledge when making reading a focus in the home.
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Diane de Poitiers
The early life of Diane de Poitiers showed her to be one of the most ambitious women of the Renaissance.
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Elementary Apple Themed Lesson Plans
Primary students practice reading and writing skills, create artwork, weigh and measure apples, and count apple seeds during an autumn apple-themed unit.
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Elizabeth Gaskell Biography
Brief Biography and work of English writer Elizabeth Gaskell who set the social wrongs she witnessed into her novels.
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Establishing a Bedtime Routine
A predictable bedtime routine can help your baby to make the transition from their daily activities to a peaceful night time slumber.
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Free Language Learning Tools
The Internet has opened up many new exciting opportunities for language learners looking to learn new skills, from conversation with native speakers to lessons by MP3.
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Glossary of Computer Languages
The advantages, disadvantages, and requirements of various computer languages and environments when programming.
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How To Search Family History in Other Languages
Most people will find their family genealogy includes more than just English speakers. Here are tips on how to perform genealogical research in other languages.
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Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development in Infants and Children
Jean Piaget was one of the first theorists in developmental psychology to take a close look at how children think and reason.
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Magic in Shakespeare's The Tempest
Throughout The Tempest, many characters use magic to drive the plot forward. These spells and enchantments are representative of the power of language.
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My young child stutters; is this normal??
This article will tell you that some stuttering is expected in young children- what is normal and when one should seek help from qualified professionals.
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Observing a Montessori Preschool
The article describes my own observations of a Montessori preschool. It mentions the range of activities that the children participated in, to learn and practise the five senses.
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