(L2 stands for 2nd-Language, or a Non-Native Language)
On the same subject as the ACTFL contest just posted: I read an article today Published Online: 1/25/11 (and 1/26/11 in Print), entitled
"The National Imperative for Language Learning"
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE FULL ARTICLE
And here are 3 of my favorite lines from the article:
1. Research and experience show convincingly that language learning makes students better in the basics—both math and literacy—and it is high time that Americans were no longer bound by their linguistic limits.
2. It is a critical time for members of Congress to understand that multilingualism is not an option, but an obligation, for the rising generation of Americans.
3. Second-language learning not only enhances the global competitiveness of the United States and the global competence of individual American students, it also helps students to learn their first language more effectively and deeply, and gives them access to a larger palette of colors with which to paint their world.
Authors are:
1. Anthony W. Jackson is VP for Education at the Asia Society, in NYC
2. Charles E. M. Kolb is Pres. of Committee for Econ. Devel., based in Washington DC.
3. John I. Wilson is Exec. Dir., Nat'l Ed' Assoc., also in Washington DC.
wao i never thought of that before. but it is kind of true. i know knowing french helps me understand how other languages work; like English and German. it makes English easier,and German verbs work just like in french. it helps a lot... in math too just the way the say some stuff is different, but its all the same.....but the vocabulary did not really bother me in math or an obstacle...
ReplyDeleteIt is really important to learn oher languages to get ahead in life.
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