LingTECHlingo* (n)- The basic vocabulary to be introduced by total immersion, without translation, and by TPR during a LingTECHguistics* lesson. Rationale of the LingTECHlingo*: Using commonly- known computer terminology that is ambiguous in common vocabulary (etc: open, close, cut, pase, etc) helps students make quicker language connections. Even if the student is not... Continue Reading →
Spanish 2.0 using www.Theoworlds.com
You do not need a FLES site to LingTECH through languages: Check out some of my projects using basic JAVA sites. http://www.theoworlds.com/halloween This ecard and avatar Java site lets your students interactively carve a pumpkin. After the carving (the sustained affective stimulus), do a print screen (directions at the end of this page) to... Continue Reading →
Trends in Second Language Education- Article
Click for a great article on the changing trends of Second language learning.
“Fitting Two Languages into One Brain”- An Oxford journal article
Click for a great Oxford article on the additive benefits of second language learning. Article originally published in 2004.
Theories of Intelligence in Second Language Learning: A review of Skinner, Chomsky, Bandura, Vygotsky, Krashen, and Gardner
This is a review of six theories related to second language learning, intelligence, and motivation.
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