Second language

Harriet Russell illustration with article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefits-of-bilingualism.html?src=ISMR_AP_LO_MST_FB

Learning a foreign language takes time. The reasons mentioned in the Why You Should Learn a Second Language Infographic may convince you to take the plunge.

Penn State researchers believe bilingualism strengthens the 'mental muscle', benefiting those such as French speaker Bradley Cooper (pictured).

Thanks to language we communicate with others, we preserve our knowledge for future generations, we convince, we sell ...

Have you ever wondered how we acquire language? Do you know what language acquisition means? Do you know the difference between first language acquisition and second language acquisition? In this post we talk about the 5 stages of Second language acquisition: 1. Silent or receptive phase 2. Early production 3. Speech emergence or production 4. Intermediate fluency5. Continued language development or fluency.

Learning a new language as an adult All of us are potentially going to learn one or more foreign languages in the course of our life. Probably, the main reason why adults learn a second language is because they are somehow forced to do so. For example, they have to move to another country for […]

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Despite the fact that English has become the world’s lingua franca, learning a foreign language is still incredibly important. Let's take a closer look at the benefits of learning at least one other language.

Guest blogger Sarah Wike Loyola explains how learning another language is different from learning about that language, describes ACTFL's current guidelines, and offers five steps for planning your next world language unit.