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3 mars 2019

Decrease anxiety about learning English with mobile gaming

It’s normal to experience some anxiety when speaking a second language. When paired with large class sizes and limited opportunities for practice during class time, however, this anxiety can limit a person’s ability to perform in the language classroom. More...

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3 mars 2019

The Université de l’Ontario français: Here’s what it could become

In French-speaking media, journalists explored what it could mean for francophones to establish a hub in Toronto and historians were roused to comment about generations of dialogue and advocacy among Franco-Ontarians for French-language education. More...

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3 mars 2019

Migrant children buck the trend when it comes to mother tongue teaching

School success amongst immigrant children is not the norm. However a small percentage do manage. Some even outperform locals. What can we learn from their experiences. More...

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3 mars 2019

Why embracing indigenous languages could have major benefits for Kenya

Kenya is a multilingual country with over 42 different indigenous languages. In addition, foreign languages are used by minorities in major towns and in some learning institutions. The most dominant foreign language is English which is an official language alongside Kiswahili. More...

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3 mars 2019

It’s time to rethink how foreign languages are taught at universities

Many people underestimate the difficulty involved in learning a language. This is because language acquisition goes beyond comprehension. It also involves socialisation and emotion. The high level of personal engagement this requires is even more challenging at South African universities, where students are struggling to meet the demands of academic life.
This situation has compelled many educators such as myself, teaching in the field of French and Francophone studies at Witwatersrand University, to reflect on our teaching practice. More...

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3 mars 2019

Developing Your Language Skills in Grad School

Tips on bringing language study, an important component of many graduate programs, into your busy schedule. More...

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3 mars 2019

Writing Group, Party of One

Examining those writing on the margins of Standard American English, your dissertation as a solitary practice. More...

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2 mars 2019

Not an Isolated Incident

By Elizabeth Redden. Recent controversy over email from Duke professor about Chinese students speaking Chinese in lounges reflects larger tensions in academe, experts say. More...

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2 mars 2019

Telling Students Not to Speak Chinese

By Elizabeth Redden. A professor at Duke University steps down from her administrative role after sending an email to students suggesting they not speak Chinese in student lounge and study areas. More...

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