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Learning a Language |
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Stage One: Vocabulary: This is the first thing any learner needs. Ex. cat, dog, elephant ... Grammar: This is the second thing focused on. Ex. How much is this? May I go to the bathroom? I forgot my notebook. I'm fine, thank you, and you? |
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Stage Two: Accent: This is always important, mostly during the vocabulary phase. Pronunciation: Actually, this starts right at the beginning. You need to learn to say "cat" instead of gad or ka-teu. This becomes the focus after the basic sentences. |
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Stage Three: Listening skills: Make sure your sentences are short and clear. Ex. Find the page that has the map of South America and circle Brazil. Also use natural hand gestures. Fluency: It is not a level of skill but a skill in itself. How quickly can someone respond in his or her second language? Sharpen their ability to respond with emotion and to speak clearly. |
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All stages are necessary
and valuable at all times during language progression. You should shift
toward the later stages as the learner advances.
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