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GLC February Newsletter 2020
Language Learning: The Conversation
- Language learning in Canada needs to change to reflect 'superdiverse' communities November 10, 2020How we teach languages has not evolved much from the traditional grammar-based mode of instruction, and this approach alone marginalizes students' existing knowledge and communication abilities.Ria Angelo, Doctor of Education Candidate, Department of Education, University of Bath
- Watching foreign-language TV during the coronavirus pandemic can help you learn a new language June 28, 2020While staying at home during the pandemic, foreign language learners can improve their vocabulary and comprehension by watching films and television shows in the language they are studying.Stuart Webb, Professor of Applied Linguistics, Western University
- Why emojis and #hashtags should be part of language learning February 18, 2020The conventions used in texting and tweeting are fundamentally altering how people communicate, but many language apps still rely on old-school English-language grammar.Heather Lotherington, Professor, Multilingual Education and Associate Dean, Research, York University, Canada
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