Reading is one of the best ways to learn a language. Dr. Stephen Krashen – one of the most respected researchers in second language acquisition – did a study of two hyperpolyglots. These people each spoke more than ten languages each. They credit their success to their investment in input. More on Krashen’s work: https://www.sk.com.br/sk-krash-english.html Reading… Read More Reading: One of the Best Ways to Learn a Language
Online Shopping can be a funny experience. Here is a list of the best Italian websites for your Online Shopping: trovaprezzi.it The products covered on this site include everything from audio and video equipment to cars and motorcycles. it.groupalia This site specializes in offering discounts and deals on various products and services. Travel, leisure, and… Read More Best Italian websites for your Online Shopping
Mastering the preterite vs. imperfect is extremely difficult. Being able to narrate in the past is a major feature of the Advanced/C range of language proficiency in any language. While knowing your verb conjugations is an important part of mastering the preterite vs. imperfect, it is far from everything. We tend to start learning verb… Read More Preterite Vs. Imperfect: Narration Practice Tasks
How to talk about the Coronavirus in Spanish In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. Social distancing, remote work, and face masks are some of the things we’ve gotten used to by now, and we’ll probably experience the “new normal” for a while longer. With only a simple internet search, it’s… Read More How to talk about the Coronavirus in Spanish
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities I love Hispanic Heritage Month, and love the activities we can do in our Spanish classes dedicated to it. It is a great opportunity to celebrate the fascinating, amazing cultures that speak Spanish. I also love that it is unique, it even gets a special month designation to honor the independence… Read More Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
Italian Cuisine is popular and well known. If you want to prepare Authentic Italian food, look at these 10 recipe sites and discover real Italian cooking. Genius Kitchen This site teaches about Italian cousine, food pairing and many old recipes that you want to learn. All in one place. Italianfoodforever The essence of Italian cooking… Read More Italian Cuisine: 10 recipe sites for Authentic Italian food
Travel French: Chunks and Tasks I love language for travel. This is in part because I love to travel. The other part of me loves this as a teacher and lifelong learner of languages. All of the language is served in chunks – meaningful words and phrases. These chunks we use for travel gets us communicating… Read More Travel French: Chunks and Tasks
It is exciting to learn your first words in a new language. Learn Italian Basics Now: Chunks and Phrases for Travel and Beginners Do you want to learn Italian now? Travel- the perfect context to start learning a language. When you learn a new language for travel, you learn language in chunks. All the vocabulary… Read More Italian Basics: Learn your first words now
Learning to speak about yourself is a great way to build confidence in your skills. Use this activity to relearn French or use it with your students to help them relearn French. It is a great early school year review activity. When I was a young teacher, I had the privilege of attending a day… Read More How to relearn French: talk about yourself