Audio Dissection
When learning a foreign language, reading comprehension is critical, but so is listening comprehension. Here's some advice to develop your listening skills as you practice language learning
Station Rotation in World Language Classes
Creating a station rotation in a world language classroom can get students collaborating, learning, and having fun as they learn a new language
Research Examines the Economic Benefits of Bilingualism
The benefits of a bilingual education extends beyond just boosting cognitive ability and increased cultural awareness. Multilingual students also see an economic boost throughout their careers
Learning maths in foreign language ‘boosts MFL grades’
Learning math in a foreign language can give students' grades a boost
Bilingual kids: Foreign languages are an emerging trend in day care
Teaching children in preschool a new language is growing in popularity
Mandarin now most popular foreign language in Victorian state schools
Mandarin language courses are surging in popularity in Australia
Language-savvy parents improve their children’s reading development, study shows
Parents who understand language complexity are able to spot the difficulties and explain them to kids. They also tend to pass on those skills when they listen to their children read, which in turn helps reading development.
Drawing on Ideas for Language Learners
How concept-mapping strategies can benefit language learners
The Bilingual Teacher Shortage: A Vicious Cycle
Bilingual teachers could be an "endangered species" just as bilingual education is primed to grow in popularity
Making Students Globally Competitive While They Learn
Becoming globally competent is not a simple process, but if pursued correctly, it can be achieved successfully, yielding far-reaching benefits that last throughout a student's life