Knowledge of languages is incredibly beneficial for self-development, as continual globalization allows people to connect and experience diverse communities and cultures. From an early age to adulthood, proficiency in a second language is becoming more than desirable. Consequently, studying language learning methods outcomes for various age groups is becoming increasingly important. Researchers have been studying […]
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THE EMOTIONAL COMPONENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING
Throughout the process of teaching foreign languages in many countries, rote study has been favoured, opting for the acquisition of knowledge through a process where the management of emotions and creativity were deemed of no significance. It was believed that the single and rote evaluation process was the most important thing; the students were seen […]
Opening Up Foreign Language Education Through OERs
Learning, teaching, and research materials in any format or medium that are in the public domain or are protected by copyright and published under an open licence, allowing free access, re-use, re-purpose, adaptation, and redistribution by others, are known as open educational resources (OERs) (UNESCO, 2022). OER grants users rights that are typically only granted […]
Social Media support in learning foreign language: Challenges & Strategies for the 21st century
Self-directed language learning has changed as a result of the use of digital technology, and there are now countless online tools and spaces with great learning potential. A framework for evaluating communicative proficiency in foreign languages, the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR), was created in 2001 and strongly emphasises “using a language […]
Language Anxiety and the Self-Directed Learner
Anxiety during language learning has been extensively researched, and numerous elements have been identified as potential causes. It has been established that anxiety in a foreign language classroom, whether physical or virtual; is distinct from other types of anxiety and that it negatively affects both proficiency and rate of language acquisition. Anxiety in learning a […]
Ansia linguistica e studio autogestito
L’ansia che si prova durante l’apprendimento linguistico è stata ampiamente studiata e sono stati identificati numerosi elementi come potenziali cause. È stato dimostrato che l’ansia che si prova nelle aule (fisiche o virtuali) in cui si apprende una lingua straniera è diversa da altri tipi di ansia e influisce negativamente sia sulle competenze che sul […]
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Learning a Language Without Access to a Native Speaker
How can we learn to communicate without the opportunity for interaction? By Kelsea Mucherino Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a widespread loss of jobs across Europe, leading to thousands of people seeking employment. This has caused a massive spike in the number of people who have decided to undertake the daunting task of […]
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10 Best Ways to Learn a New Language
We get it — learning a new language is challenging, frustrating, and sometimes just downright difficult. And figuring out the best way to learn a new language? That seems nearly impossible. Different science, theories, and learning styles are all over the place, and truthfully, some languages are easier to learn than others. Maybe you’re great […]