You can learn French fast, provided that you have the right materials in front of you. Language skills, especially between French and English, are very closely related, no matter what language you happen to be speaking. They all involve teaching your ears new ways to hear spoken words and teaching your mouth, tongue and voice to pronounce words that will be unfamiliar to you. You're not going to pick these skills up very quickly by trying to...more
If you're trying to make it fun to learn French in the classroom, there are materials that can help. Most of the materials on the market are really just variations on phrasebooks. They offer some useful elements, but they have some major drawbacks. One of the most significant is that everything is learned out of context. This transforms the student's learning experience into something that's more theoretical than it is useful. It's also the...more
Language sometimes seems to be a way that the populations of the world are separated. This is unfortunate, as any student of language will be able to tell you that people say largely the same things in each language. We even use very similar words in specific situations. To combine a language lesson with a plausible scenario is to give it context. There are ways that you can learn French fast by concentrating on materials that use context to teach the most difficult lessons in the language.Context doesn't always mean translating a word by inferring its meaning from those around it. Sometimes, the situation around the words provides a better sense of context. This is why plays and musicals are good ways to learn French fast. If you hear a scene and someone is ringing a cash register, it's natural to realize that they're probably talking about numbers. Your brain can take this information and use it to better grasp what's going on in the scene and, thus, to better understand what the characters are probably saying. This is one of the best ways to learn French in the classroom.There are other scenarios that are just as useful. For instance, most people, no matter what language they...more
It's no secret to language teachers that music is of great educational value. One of the ways to tackle the challenge of French is to help students to learn French songs. If you remember learning French yourself, there's likely a memory in there about having sheet music placed in front of you and reading the text off of the page. This is a...more
Finding a Christmas gift for the office poses many challenges. First of all you want to consider who is working in the area. Some people celebrate other holidays during this season while others prefer not to celebrate Christmas at all. It is important to take everyone into consideration.Many workplaces welcome a Christmas gift for the office while...more
Atlanta, GA is a favorite travel destination for the tourists around the world. The extraordinary atmosphere of Atlanta and lavish sceneries make it a hot spot for travelers. The richness of life in Atlanta rejuvenates your spirit of life and replaces all the exhaustion and boredom. The outstanding history of Georgia and prosperous traditions with international mix of cultures makes it a valued tourist spot. Atlanta is home of famous musicians and artists and different cultural festivals are held in the city throughout May and June. The Atlanta jazz festival is the oldest music festival of the city. The festival is held at Piedmont Park during the month of May. The festival entertains both young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians. The rich heritage of an authentic traditional music and a variety of modern Jazz music is celebrated together. As music heals, soothes the human soul and nourishes the empty hearts so the music lovers around the world really enjoy this festival.It is the hometown of Coca-Cola so your trip to Atlanta will never be complete without overlooking the world of Coca-Cola. Pemberton Place in Georgia hosts the permanent exhibition that features the complete...more
Fun Facts About Some of Africa's Natural Wonders By: Chris Ronneseth About the Author Chris Ronneseth is an Africa Travel Expert and owns and operates The Safari Partners, a specialist in Africa travel. You can find out...more
Not for nothing did Samuel Johnson once asseverate that when one is tired of London, one is tired of life, meaning that London essentially held every variety of marvel, beauty and achievement that the world could offer. The quote was a product of the...more
Mauritius is one of the most spectacular islands of the world. The small republic is part of the Mascarene Islands along with the island of Runion and Rodrigues. The earliest records from travelers to this island date back to the 10th century AD. The...more
When we think of an allergic reaction, we may think of sneezing or having an asthma attack from being exposed to something that our respiratory system cannot handle. Allergies are not only a problem with our respiratory systems, the entire body can...more
Holidays are important to society. They build feeling of community since everybody appreciates the same neat thing at the same time. Several holidays are felt to be major holidays by and made use of by nations and religions around the world. Yom...more
Review of the Movie Halloween By: Robert About the Author Jesus is a gardener. He enjoys gardening and reviewing products that he uses day to day. You can check out his recent web site where he writes about toro lawn mower...more