Second language

Learning English as a second language is very challenging, but not impossible. As it is the way in any type of language, mastering the English language requires frequent reading, talking, and writing. As a freshman student at Tennessee State University, I am taking the English 1010course, and I have been studying and preparing for thecourse very hard to achieve the highestgrade possible in the class. This commitment demandsplenty of time and hard work. It also requires a diligent…

understanding in the United States peaks when discussing other countries. If every American is required to learn a second language this cultural confusion would cease to exist. Employers love when possible employees can speak other languages and communicate with customers in a more direct way. Being bilingual is becoming more and more essential to being part of the global economy. Speaking a second language is great for traveling. It can help give one confidence to travel too. When one can…

communicate in more than one language has become really important, and not only in the professional world. According to UNESCO, learning another language opens up access to other value systems and other ways of interpreting the world, while encouraging intercultural understanding and even contributing to reducing xenophobia. The globalization of the 21st century’s economy, international business mergers and the growth of technology, have contributed to the need to master a common language to…

Does age play a role in second language acquisition? In recent years, more and more parents have decided to introduce their children to one, or even several foreign languages in order to increase their opportunities in professional life. Parents are often uncertain whether or not their children could actually benefit from multilingualism and if an early acquisition of a foreign language could interfere with their child’s ability to fluently speak the mother tongue. To optimally prepare the…

Community quilts were made for the Strive Smart School and one of my community. The following is a comparison of both quilts, the mission of the school, and instructional strategies to determine the best way to educate English language learners using the second language acquisition theory. Comparison of community quilts When the Strive Smart quilt is compared to my quilt, I find more similarities than differences. Although the exact symbols are not same, the effort to provide the best education…

students interested and motivated in learning a second language can be challenging. Every language has certain aspects that are difficult for non-native speakers to understand. These can include anything from idiomatic expressions to body language. Therefore, using different medias like music, television, and film is a way to keep them interested in learning when it starts getting more difficult (Albiach, 2011). Film is widely used to teach second languages. It is mainly used for listening and…

and spoken widely throughout the world, it is by no means the most prominent language globally. If a student wishes to travel or do business internationally, it is crucial that they have a foundational understanding of other languages. Additionally, the study of foreign languages can enlighten a student into the culture of other nations. It would be ultimately beneficial for all American students to learn a foreign language as part of their required curriculum. There is much ado in America about…

and races there are many languages. One language 427 million people use is spanish. Children and people of all ages should learn how to speak spanish as a second language. If you learn spanish you can communicate with spanish speaking U.S. citizens, it’s a big help for traveling purposes and it’s healthy for you. According to an article from Pew Research Center they stated that “With more than 37 million speakers, Spanish is by far the most spoken non-English language in the U.S. today among…

Cyrus Berglin Mrs. Laura Randazzo Freshman Honors English January 2016 Spoken Success Foreign language learning has played a crucial role in the acceptance guidelines incorporated by colleges all over the United States. Generally, selective schools require at least two to three years of a foreign language in order to be accepted, and the other schools recommend, or highly recommend the same (Petersons: College Admission Requirements). These requirements are absolutely beneficial as new…

more concerned about personality, and can be independent of them. However, second language learning has become one of the most serious problems for international students. Therefore, higher education provides language courses for international students who are not native-tongue. However, many students are not using the foreign languages fluently yet. If foreign students want a perfect comprehension of the target language, understanding of the new culture can be one of the most effective factors.…