Living Languages encourages families and educators to continue in their goal of providing children in families, schools and communities with as much language opportunities and exposure as possible, no matter how young or old they happen to be. We are shown that the lifelong emotional, social, and global benefits of multilingualism outweigh the efforts in the long run.
This book makes acquisition of multiple languages a part, rather than apart from natural human development. It reminds us that learning a second language-and even a third-is a way to become a better thinker, a more confident learner, a more flexible communicator, a more adept problem solver-to become more fully human.
Responding to the Needs of All Learners. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa is not just another foreign language teacher. It is parents, she contends, who guide young children in the acquisition of a foreign language during the first years of life and whose influence is felt throughout the lifespan as multiple languages and cultures are learned.
For those new to brain-based learning applied to foreign language acquisition, be prepared for multiple ah-ha's. The author takes relatively complicated concepts and presents them in a clear, concise and engaging manner; however, at the same time, she is able to demonstrate their depth and complexity. The successful combination of linguistic, political, and social factors affecting language, and the relevance of this topic to both educators and parents from different backgrounds and levels of implementation within multilingualism show that one needn't be a linguist to enjoy learning from this book.
That it will expand your mental horizon? That it will enhance your intellectual capacity to emphasize with members from other cultures?
These 4 locations in Victoria: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. Chapter 8 offers a personal reflection and recounts our family story consisting of five countries, four languages, three kids, two nationalities, and one home. Parting from her personal experience, Tracey Tokuhama gives a comprehensive insight to multilingulism, together with the most interesting and surprising tips for becoming a multilingual speaker--from neurophysiologic, cultural, psychological, and sociologic theory to best practices--and clues about how this will enrich your and your family's life. Making Classrooms Better
Did you know that multilinguals even score higher in proficiency tests held in their own mother tongue than their monolingual mates? Summary "Globalization is on everyone's tongue, and the discussion is not only limited to economic exchange, but expands to the intermingling of cultural values.
To be truly successful in the international arena, whether as an immigrant, student, businessperson, or tourist, openness toward other cultures is vital and the most obvious door to those cultures is through language. Learning a second language is no longer an option for many, it is both a survival tool and an opportunity. This book is an aid to parents, educators, researchers, and individuals who want facts about foreign language learning in order to apply concrete tools to maximize their potential in this area, independent of their age. This book examines the various factors in successful multilingualism across the lifespan, discussing groups such as those lucky enough to enjoy bilingualism from birth to those who become foreign language learners in adulthood.
Special attention is paid to a critique of the academic critical years concept and the question, how long does it take a non-native speaker to become fluent? While many are concerned with bilingualism, millions around the world live with three or more languages. For those considering adding a third language, this book looks at the benefits of bilingualism that transfer to trilingualism. Finally, the book establishes methods for teaching foreign languages and hints for home support that maximize each person's potential for languages.
The Global Community and Multilingualism: Languages across the Lifespan Chapter 4. The Brain and Languages Chapter 7. Putting It All Together: Includes bibliographical references p.
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To be truly successful in the international arena, whether as an immigrant, student, businessperson, or tourist, openness toward other cultures is vital and the most obvious door to those cultures is through language. Learning a second language is no longer an option for many, it is both a survival tool and an opportunity. This book is an aid to parents, educators, researchers, and individuals who want facts about foreign language learning in order to apply concrete tools to maximize their potential in this area, independent of their age.
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