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From http://www.path2proficiency.com/

 

Spanish teacher Rosalyn Rhodes has been learning Chinese. Her experience being a novice language learner again has given her lots to reflect about. Among her conclusions that will have impact in her Spanish classes this year:

 

• Puzzles, problems, and patterns to discover stimulate intellectual curiosity.

• Learning is most stimulating when it’s centered around a learner’s own personal content.

• Meaningful communication with real people (who are positive) is essential.

• Immediate feedback validates effort to use a new language, lets learners know when they’re “doing it right,” and gives the information needed for continued growth.

• Learning about the target culture inspires students to experience it on their own.

 

Read the full blog post at http://www.path2proficiency.com/rediscovering-language-learning/