Tomisimo
May 08, 2006, 12:06 PM
I ran across this article and thought it was an interesting read.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14472241.htm
Introduction:
Many of us have studied language in high school or college, but truly gaining fluency is no easy task. And it only gets more difficult with age.
"Linguists say that most children will learn a foreign language well up to age 12. After that, the brain works differently, and it is difficult to learn a foreign language," explains Dr. Pierina Beckman, associate professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of North Texas.
Spanish is everywhere, and even learning a little can expand your cultural horizons. So if you're looking to improve your skills, what works and what doesn't? Here are six ways to learn Spanish and the effectiveness of each.
Their 6 points are:
Study on your own,
Take a class
Start a program in your workplace
Hire a tutor
Immerse yourself
Use the internet
Read the whole story here (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14472241.htm).
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14472241.htm
Introduction:
Many of us have studied language in high school or college, but truly gaining fluency is no easy task. And it only gets more difficult with age.
"Linguists say that most children will learn a foreign language well up to age 12. After that, the brain works differently, and it is difficult to learn a foreign language," explains Dr. Pierina Beckman, associate professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of North Texas.
Spanish is everywhere, and even learning a little can expand your cultural horizons. So if you're looking to improve your skills, what works and what doesn't? Here are six ways to learn Spanish and the effectiveness of each.
Their 6 points are:
Study on your own,
Take a class
Start a program in your workplace
Hire a tutor
Immerse yourself
Use the internet
Read the whole story here (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14472241.htm).