Tipo: vídeo

Temas: multilingüismo

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There seems to be a gap between the way polyglots learn languages and the way they are taught in most language courses. Why is that? And what exactly makes polyglots? ways of learning languages different? 

Lýdia?s mission as a language mentor is to help people learn languages more effectively by applying learning strategies that polyglots use. In this talk, she provides a few insights on where the methods of polyglots and of foreign language teachers seem to differ. She?s helped thousands of Slovaks change their approach to learning foreign languages by applying polyglots? principles in practice.

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Tipo: vídeo

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de lenguas

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Polyglots are usually very good at learning languages by themselves, without teachers. This ability is often attributed to a special talent that they have, but Lýdia believes it comes down to a different quality ? self-discipline. Learning a language from zero to a comfortable B2 level by yourself takes a lot of time and dedication and if you?re doing this by yourself, you need to be either extremely motivated to learn that language, or well-disciplined. That?s why most people find it so difficult and often give up after a few weeks or months. There is, however, quite a simple solution to this problem: learning systematically. If you create a plan in your learning, all you need to do is follow its simple steps, day by day, week by week, month by month. You don?t have to ask yourself ?Do I feel like learning today?? over and over again...

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Tipo: libro

Temas: multilingüismo

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La diversidad del español y su enseñanza es la primera publicación concebida para reflexionar sobre la diversidad de la lengua desde un punto de vista crítico, interdisciplinario, institucional, aplicado e internacional. El análisis de doce lecturas y de una detallada guía de explotación didáctica potencian la adquisición de conocimientos sobre la lengua y desvelan la complejidad de la investigación sobre las variedades del español.

Características principales

• Artículos de investigación en español e inglés desde diferentes enfoques y perspectivas;
• Actividades de reflexión para verificar la asimilación de contenidos;
• Análisis...

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Tipo: libro

Temas: español como L3

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This book contributes to emerging research on third language acquisition (TLA) and pinpoints the main factors characterising TLA as a different process and area of study from second language acquisition. Moving beyond the dichotomous conception of monolingualism and bilingualism, it proposes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to studying acquisition of a third or additional language. It presents readers with a practical guide to understanding how these languages are processed, learned and taught and addresses the cognitive, linguistic and affective factors which make multilingual learning and teaching a complex and unique phenomenon. It also emphasises the important role of teachers as knowledge generators. Through various examples of multilingual education practices, it highlights how fundamental teachers are as bridges...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: trabajo teórico

Temas: sociolingüística

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In this article we explore the role of linguistic landscapes, which refers to language on display in public spaces, in the teaching of languages and enhancing language awareness. Signage can be useful for language learners as a pedagogical tool for language acquisition and to explore issues of multilingualism.

We focus in particular on the multilingual education context in the Basque Country in Spain, where the three languages of instruction are Basque, Spanish and English. Our analysis is based on data collected in public spaces, from students in primary schools and masters-level students at university. Our data include signage in a local covered market, and on the walls of schools as...

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Tipo: libro

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: materiales audiovisuales

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This book demonstrates the positive impact of using film and audiovisual material in the language classroom. The chapters are evidence-based and address different levels and contexts of learning around the world. They demonstrate the benefits of using moving images and films to develop intercultural awareness and promote multilingualism, and suggest Audiovisual Translation (AVT) activities and projects to enhance language learning. The book will be a valuable continuing professional development resource for language teachers and those involved in curriculum development, as well as bringing the latest research, theory and pedagogical techniques to teacher training courses.

Contenidos
Carmen Herrero and Isabelle Vanderschelden: Introduction

Part I. Film Literacy and Languages

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: traducción

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In an Integrated Plurilingual Approach (IPA), translation is used as a natural plurilingual learning strategy to advance language learning and plurilingual communicative competence (PCC). The focus lies on exploring the use of translation in other learning contexts (TOLC), i.e., not directly related to professional translation training, by seeking relevant connections between Translator Training and Additional Language (AL) Learning. Here I will present partial conclusions from an ongoing study that explores: (1) teacher strategies; and (2) best practices for the combination English-Spanish-Catalan. Our pedagogical framework follows socio-constructivist premises and prioritizes transferrable skills and concept-based instruction. The use of translation did not prove detrimental to language learning, and it favoured the development of...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: propuesta didáctica

Temas: translingüismo

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El translanguaging o translingüismo supone el uso flexible de la totalidad de los recursos lingüísticos a disposición de los usuarios de más de una lengua. Ha cobrado relevancia a lo largo de los últimos años, y lo ha hecho, especialmente, en relación al tratamiento del multilingüismo en el ámbito educativo. Está aún en expansión y, por ello, es posible encontrar definiciones diversas del mismo, lo cual hace del translanguaging una voz polisémica cuyas acepciones pueden interpretarse en distintos planos: el cognitivo, el discursivo y el sociopolítico. Cualquiera de ellas tiene implicaciones concretas a pie de aula y todas determinan un giro en los estudios sociolingüísticos actuales....

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Tipo: libro

Temas: español como lengua extranjera

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Spoken as a foreign language by around 24 million people worldwide, Spanish can be the second language (L2) of monolingually raised learners who acquire it in school. Ever more often it is also the third or a further language (L3) of learners who have previously studied another foreign language (for example Spanish after English in Germany) or who acquired more than one language during early childhood, as is the case with heritage speakers. This book explores the intersections between linguistics and language pedagogy related to the acquisition of L2 and L3 Spanish in various contexts worldwide. Fostering the interdisciplinary dialogue, it combines contributions by linguists and specialists in didactics, which not only examine the interface between basic linguistic and applied research but also develop proposals and materials for...

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