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Imagine this: you begin learning a new language, full of enthusiasm, fantasizing about chats with locals or viewing movies without subtitles. 🫧 But after a few weeks, life gets busy. Lessons are skipped. The progress you were so enthused about begins to seem distant. 🫤 If this sounds similar, you aren't alone. We understand how difficult it may be to maintain consistency and show actual results in your language learning journey. This is why we want to hear from you. Fill out this little survey to help us understand what's holding you back. 👑 "We can work together to make your language goals a reality." Survey link : https://lnkd.in/dATahRsw

Stay Encouraged! As you navigate the ebb and flow of language learning, remember that consistency, resilience, and adaptability are your allies on the path to fluency. Embrace each day as an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with the beauty of language. By implementing these practical tips, harnessing engaging resources, and cultivating a sustainable routine, you’re poised to conquer challenges, revive motivation, and thrive in your language learning endeavours. Stay committed, stay curious, and let the wonders of language unfold before you.

Of the four main skills in language learning, speaking is often the most difficult to get right. VEO helps students connect with each other and develop their language speaking skills. Here's how: 📱 Record and Reflect - Practice speaking and record yourself with VEO for self-reflection. 💭 Ask for feedback - Share your video and tag specific questions to gain tips on where to improve. ⬆️ Level Up - Use the feedback to improve pronunciation and grammar. 📊 Track Progress: Save and revisit recordings to reflect on progress. Learn more - https://bit.ly/3LF0Zkm

Transform your classroom into a linguistic playground! 🎓✨ Here are 5 creative ways to seamlessly weave parts of speech into your lessons.

Contextualising language and assessment can boost your learner's confidence. Read more: https://ow.ly/k7wc50S8fx0 Empower your learners to apply their language skills in meaningful contexts, such as Locality, daily experiences and work experience.

Are you tired of traditional classroom language lessons that leave you feeling uninspired and frustrated? Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with the pace or wondering if the one-size-fits-all approach is really effective for your unique learning style? If so, it’s time to consider the transformative benefits of customised language lessons. Click here to learn more: https://rpb.li/bptF

This was the first thing I did when I started at CESA 2. At that time, not many educators were talking about the WIDA Standards, but Elizabeth Folberg was (even before they came out as part of our research project on using Systemic Functional Linguistics to defragment literacy). I'm reposting because now more teachers are asking questions about the standards as a tool for accelerating language development, not just providing visual supports and sentence frames. Take a listen and let's discuss what remaining questions you have after you listen. https://lnkd.in/gqjCA4GU

📚✨ Tip of the Day for Language Learners: Rewatch series you know in your target language! If you're familiar with the content, it's much easier to pay attention to the phrases and expressions used by natives. 🎬🗣️ When you recognize them, press pause, write them down, or say them out loud to reinforce your learning. Give it a try and boost your language skills! 💪

Do you ever feel that constant nudge reminding you to learn your target language? It's like that feeling of needing to eat! If you genuinely enjoy cooking, you'll naturally make time for it every day. The same goes for language learning. When you find a way to make it enjoyable and see it as a necessity, consistency becomes easier. Of course, life gets busy, and there will be days you miss your language practice. But that nagging feeling, that internal "I need to get back to it" voice, is a good sign. It means language learning holds importance for you. Embrace that feeling and find ways to make language learning a regular part of your day, even if it's just a short practice session. #dailyhabits #languagelearning #consistency #studytips

Learn New Words: Expand Your Vocabulary and Boost Your Language Skills In this video, we'll explore various strategies to help you learn new words and improve your language skills. Whether you're a language learner or simply looking to expand your vocabulary, these tips and techniques will be invaluable. Join us on this exciting journey of language discovery! #LearnNewWords #ExpandYourVocabulary #LanguageSkills #LanguageLearning #WordPower #LanguageTips #VocabularyBuilding #LanguageJourney #LanguageEnrichment #LanguageDiscovery