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| HOW TO STUDY A FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
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In every level of foreign language, students
need to learn new vocabulary and verb forms.
Students do not all learn in the same way.
Students should hear the words to be memorized,
say them out loud, and then write them. Studies
show that the more frequently a student reviews
his vocabulary and verbs, the longer he will
remember these words. Therefore foreign language
students are encouraged to try a variety of
study methods and to review previously learned
material often. The following study techniques
are suggested. For additional suggestions on
study techniques, students are encouraged to see
their language teacher and make an appointment
for a study skills session in the reading lab.
1. Write the new vocabulary word several times.
Be sure to copy it correctly. Pay special
attention to accents and genders.
2. Make small vocabulary flashcards to fit in
your pocket. Put the English meaning on one side
and the foreign language word on the other.
Practice aloud if possible. Practice often.
Shuffle the cards as you practice. Practice
until you can say the words on each side as
quickly as you can flash the cards. Before a
test, put your cards dwon in rows on a table. As
you look at each card, write the meaning of the
word you see on a separate sheet of paper. Check
your answers carefully. Write several times any
words you misspelled.
3. To make a vocabulary list, fold and crease a
sheet of paper lengthwise. On one side of the
crease, write the foreign word, on the other
side write the English meaning. Cover one side.
Look at the other. Say the word you see. Try to
say the translation. Uncover the word. If you
are right, move on to the next word. If you are
wrong, say the correct translation several times
and then begin all over again at the top of your
list. Practice both sides until you can move up
and down the page rapidly.
4. Word associations and other tricks. Look for
the "little" word you know in the "big" word.
Ex. "cat" and "or" in the Spanish word "catorce".
Make up a phrase, jingle, or story for your
vocabulary word(s) whenever you can. HOMES
(Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) is
helpful for Great Lakes. EVERY GOOD BOY DOES
FINE works for the music scale. BANGS for the
adjectives in French that go before the noun,
and DRMRSVANDERRTRAMPP for verbs conjugated with
"etre".
5. When you think you know your vocabulary, give
yourself a pre-test. Check your answers and
write correctly several times any words you have
misspelled.
6. Ask someone (your parents, brother, sister,
friend) to quiz you orally and in writing. They
can help even if they don't know the language.
7. Make a test tape. Record your vocabulary list
in the foreign language and in English. Listen
to it several times. Then replay the tape again
and try to "beat" the tape translation.
8. Talk to and work with other students on
vocabulary. Find out how they study the words.
They may be able to help you.
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| BENEFITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING |
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| Students who learn a second language benefit
in practical ways. They are better able to
communicate with native speakers in this country
and in other nations; they have a better
understanding of other cultures; and they are
better prepared for potential careers. Moreover,
students' learning skills in general are
enhanced through foreign language study. |
| IMMEDIATE BENEFITS
 | Attaining greater academic achievement
in other areas of study, including reading,
social
studies, and mathematics |
| Developing a clearer understanding of
the English language and greater sensitivity
to structure, vocabulary, and syntax. |
| Earning higher SAT and ACT scores,
especially in verbal areas. |
| Sensing a greater awareness and deeper
understanding of other cultures, and
developing a more positive interaction with
persons from other nations. |
| Gaining advantageous qualifications for
student exchange programs. |
| Developing a global attitude. |
| Improving knowledge of geography. |
| Exploring career opportunities involving
foreign language. |
| Earning college credits while in high
school and/or fulfilling a requirement for
college entrance or graduation.
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LONG-RANGE BENEFITS
| Facilitating the learning of additional
foreign languages. |
| Acquiring an indispensable skill in a
global world. |
| Preparing for travel for business,
education, or pleasure. |
| Performing research abroad. |
| Qualifying for foreign study programs:
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| Student exchanges |
| Junior year abroad in college |
| Summer courses abroad |
| Business internships abroad |
| Exchanging professional ideas and
information in commerce, law, education,
arts. |
| Enhancing career opportunities: |
| Employment abroad in business,
education, or government |
| Employment in the U.S. by foreign
countries. |
| Employment in the U.S. by United States
export companies. |
| Employment in industries dealing with
foreign tourists. |
| Employment in social services,
hospitals, law enforcement |
| Appreciating the aesthetics of
literature, music, art, folklore |
| Developing more flexibility in thinking
processes through problem solving,
conceptualizing, and reasoning. |
| Enjoying the satisfaction of achieving a
personal goal---learning another language.
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Rubric for
Grading GHS Writing
Developed as part of the NCA Evaluation
process by the entire staff in 2003-2004.
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