Foreign languages
There are literally thousands of languages spoken in the
world. In the United States, the most commonly spoken
language is English: 82% of the population speaks
English as their native language, and it is the common
denominator for everyday life. The second largest
language in the United States is Spanish; approximately
12% of people in the United States speak Spanish as
either their first or second language.
Why should you learn a foreign language?
Those who can speak one or more foreign languages as
well as their native language have many advantages. From
a business perspective, it can be quite beneficial to
know foreign languages in order to connect and network
with people from all over the globe. From a cultural
perspective, learning a foreign language gives you a
chance to experience an entirely different culture in a
very intimate way. A cultural is deeply integrated with
its language, so to truly experience it you have to
speak the foreign language. Speaking a foreign language
can be a highly enriching experience. Learning a foreign
language can also be a lot of fun, and give the student
a great feeling of accomplishment. Of course, it is true
that you can get by in most places in the world by
speaking English. Indeed, while only 370 million people
speak English as their native language, approximately
1.5 billion people all over the globe speak English as a
second language. And because these English speakers are
focused in business and tourism industries, you can
usually get by. But in an increasingly globalized world,
just getting by is no longer enough.
How do you learn a foreign language?
The best way to learn a foreign language is to start
young – the younger the better. Indeed, the ultimate
goal of learning a foreign language is to be able to
speak, not as if you were speaking a second language,
but as a native speaker, and this can only really happen
if you learn the language from a very young age. Of
course, for many people this is no longer an option.
Aside from the obvious step of taking formal classes,
either in person or online, you can try immersing
yourself in the foreign language. There is a huge
variety of foreign language audio CDs available. Or find
reading material in the language you are trying to
learn. Of course, this will be easier if the foreign
language is related to a langue you already know. For
example, if you speak English you will recognize a lot
of the words used in a French newspaper. If you pick up
a newspaper written in Arabic, however, you would likely
not even know where to begin. No matter how you are
attempting to learn a foreign language, the key is
practice, practice and practice. Try to use the foreign
language as much as possible, speak it, listen to it,
and write it whenever you can. It is especially
important to communicate with native speakers. Foreign
languages are living, breathing skills that need to be
used to thrive, so get out there and start talking
maintenant!
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Review Our Directory for Teaching Foreign Languages
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Our Best Web Links For Teaching Foreign Languages
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1. Gwyneth Paltrow Speaks Foreign Languages | Teaching Reading In Foreign Langu...
Gwyneth Paltrow Speaks Foreign Languages How Do I Learn English Finding the most informative american council foreign languages can be difficult. So we came up with this website. We are sure you will ...
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2. chinese for kids - teaching foreign languages
... It is an integrated teaching approach and includes reading, writing, and speaking activities. Puppets, music, and arts and craft activities ensure an enjoyable learning experience. NEW! See a Sample ...
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http://www.higher-ed.org/AEQ/mo2247july.htm
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4. http://www.govtilr.org/YOLProclamationfinal[1].htm
... Language Roundtable unanimously applauds and supports the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languagesà declaration of 2005 as The Year of Languages. This initiative highlights the ...
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5. University of Canberra : Languages, International Studies and Tourism : Teac...
... Studies and Tourism Printer Friendly Site Map LIST Home Page Modern Languages Professional English TESOL/Foreign Language Teaching Course Outlines TESOL/FLT Programs in Vietnam and China Admission ...
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6. Embassy of France in the US - France/United States
... David Levitte, French Ambassador to the United States to The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages during it's Annual Conference and Exposition . Chicago, November 19, 2004 Ladies and ...
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7. Teaching Foreign Languages: Web Resources Guide
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9. Abbey Road Summer Programs - Questions & Answers about our summer programs f...
... Our foreign and American faculty come from the best American and European schools and have many years of experience in teaching foreign languages and other subjects to high school students. For more ...
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11. National Museum of Language History
... Workshop: The committees report April NML presentation at Northeast Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages (NECTFL) June Second Annual Meeting features speakers from Smithsonian Institute and ...
http://www.languagemuseum.org/history.htm |
12. Yale Takes Stock of Its Foreign Language Assets
... Yale s Center for Language Study (CLS) is a resource for all instructors teaching foreign languages. In addition to providing the technological services needed by language teachers and learners, the ...
http://www.yale.edu/opa/newsr/06-01-27-01.all.html |
13. ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages) 37th Annual Me...
... Name: Jeff Stevenson Grant Number: FO3I12 Activity: ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages) 37th Annual Meeting and Exposition Dates: November 21-23, 2003 Description of Event ...
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14. LearnGerman
... Find enrollment options and fees, and read about the LearnPlus method of teaching foreign languages. learnplus.com [LearnGerman] 5) "learngerman": Language Quest Foreign language software, audio ...
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15. The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Submit a workshop or session proposal for CSC 2007 here! All rights reserved 2006 Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Contact Webmaster
http://www.centralstates.cc/ |
16. Foreign Language Acquisition | Characteristics Of Spoken English Text | Anim...
... source we could on teaching literacy in foreign language to find the best places for you to click to. Locating the most informative national board for foreign languages sites online isn't an ...
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17. Bush Proposes to Expand Foreign Language Teaching
... The plan calls for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as the age of four. It also aims to increase foreign language instruction in college and graduate school. The hope is to bring ...
http://www.voanews.com/sp ...1/2006-01-18-voa1.cfm |
18. Linguas, Spanish Immersion and Language School, Guadalajara Mexico
FranÃais Your browser does not support script Methodology The Linguas conversational methodology is backed by 30 years of experience teaching foreign languages to students. The result is a proven ...
http://www.linguasmex.com/method.htm |
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