Tag Archives: language acquisition

License to speak

Posted on July 17, 2019 by SpanishPlans

In the past we’ve used the analogy of acquiring languages as being like learning to swim. Is it best to jump in the deep end of the pool with no support? Is it practical to learn the techniques and physics … Continue reading →

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Proficiency Mindset Presentation

Posted on November 3, 2018 by SpanishPlans

      This past month, at the Illinois Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL) annual fall conference, I gave my first presentation in a session titled “Proficiency Mindset”. To view the presentation click: http://bit.ly/ProfMindset Let me know … Continue reading →

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Language Acquisition Quote

Posted on November 15, 2017 by SpanishPlans

If you are a teacher who teaches with comprehensible input (TCI) and accepts the research of language acquisition, I find it helpful to explain the reasons for doing what we do in class to students. This helps them understand the … Continue reading →

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Language Acquisition

Posted on April 4, 2013 by spanishplans

During my time on Twitter, I’ve ‘favorited’ some great tweets. And when I remember to go and read them, some are still very inspirational. The following tweets are great quotes on Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Teaching Methods.     … Continue reading →

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