An Interview with Lucas Ardelean - learning a new language

Lucas Ardelean, a language enthusiast and ESL teacher, shares his story about how he almost gave up on learning his first language through immersion, and what helped him finally have a successful learning experience.  He shares mistakes he made, gives advice on how to learn a new language, and provides some helpful resources. Thank you, Lucas! Language Learners Triangle Time in the language Comprehensible input Motivation Develop a learning lifestyle Turn every aspect of life into a language and culture learning exercise. Sing in the language Talk to yourself. Read everything. Write new words down. Speak in the language at every opportunity. Have Intentional conversations to practice new words and grammar. Take time to rest. Find media at your level:  TV,  movies, YouTube, Podcasts, magazines, books, Approaching a language Determine why you should learn How will you do it? Make a plan and set goals. Find a good language coach. Start to become familiar with the target culture and language. Be committed for the long haul Experiment with methods. Have fun Books Lanier, Sarah. Foreign to Familiar. Hagerstown: McDougal, 2000. Storti, Craig. The Art of Crossing Cultures. Boston: Intercultural Press, 2001. Thomson’s academic writing on GPA can be found here. Apps Mango Languages LingQ Some Definitions Coach - a foreigner or local who helps you and the nurturer in the task. Comprehensible input - Content that a learner can understand the essence of but not does necessarily mean that they will understand the grammar or even all the words. G.P.A. - Growing Participatory Approach (GPA) as developed by Greg Thomson Nurturer – language helper or teacher Production – speaking the language. Music by Canuto Ngui "Nfumayong" from Equatorial Guinea. my books | free Scripture prayer apps | music | Hebrew | academic articles | facebook