Month: October 2023
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How to Improve Your Language Learning with Muscle Control
Read More: How to Improve Your Language Learning with Muscle ControlLearning a foreign language can be a challenging and frustrating experience. One of the main obstacles students encounter is the difficulty in perceiving and producing new sounds. Our ears are so accustomed to our native language that we tend to identify everything we hear as part of that language’s sound inventory, making it hard to…
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Tip of the Tongue Behind Your Lower Teeth!
Learning French pronunciation can be challenging, especially when it comes to mastering the unique sounds that don’t exist in your first language. But here’s a tip that could make a huge difference: start with where you place your tongue! Understanding Articulatory Setting Let’s begin with a concept that isn’t often discussed in language classes but…
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Feedback improves self-confidence
In a lesson, a teacher plays a dual role. First, they spark the students’ need to express something meaningful and accurate. Second, they act as a quality control, offering feedback whenever a student’s expression needs correction or improvement. To get the students talking, a teacher might present tangible objects or situations—like props, items in the…
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Getting More out of my Lessons with Handwriting
Today, let’s explore a technique that can significantly boost your language acquisition journey: combining ‘free recall’ with writing practice, harnessing the benefits of handwriting. If you’re eager to maximize the benefits of your lessons, this activity could be a game-changer for you. Understanding ‘Free Recall’ After French lessons, many learners find ‘free recall’ to be…