We all know that children learn faster when it comes to learning a new language. Do we have to focus exclusively in English in order to learn?. It’s not only the Learners problem, but educators also concerned about teaching a Second language.
The article in lohud.com discusses about this issue from the perspective of teachers who teach second language.
Logic and common sense tell us that if we want to learn something, we have to face it by ourselves, although it may be painful at the beginning. It probably is, but it has to be learnt.
Read it here
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March 8th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Hi again,
I wanted to say that I have studied Italian for many years and three times I have been to Italy to study at a school and stay with a family. Each time has only been for a few weeks but I have had not contact with English in that time.
That’s why I am a strong proponent of classes. I have experienced these periods when I have to struggle only in Italian and I am fairly advanced although not perfect by any means. It does become very tiring however and you long to hear your own language.
This article is interesting to me because my daughter, who is herself a French teacher in the States, is married to an Italian. They have a three year old who is in day care in English. Her father speaks only Italian to her and she certainly understands it but only speaks in English. I am hoping for a totally bilingual granddaughter and am watching the process with interest.
Regards
jmb