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]]> By: Ashley Stein http://feuerdorn88.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/anfang/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Ashley Stein Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:27:40 +0000 http://feuerdorn88.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/anfang/#comment-3 Hi Chris! I wanted to leave a comment that your topic is very interesting. I, too, took an Italian class that was completely in Italian, regardless that on the first day I only knew maybe five words starting out with absolutely no background of this immersion style. I finished the class with an A, and because it was only a beginner's course, I was able to write and read very well in Italian, and speak moderately well, as those were the prospective goals. I'm interested to learn more about what you find on this topic, and how you learn with your French class. An interesting article popped up in my reader, and I wanted to share it with you. Have a great day! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/09/16/MNENRUUAS.DTL Hi Chris!
I wanted to leave a comment that your topic is very interesting. I, too, took an Italian class that was completely in Italian, regardless that on the first day I only knew maybe five words starting out with absolutely no background of this immersion style. I finished the class with an A, and because it was only a beginner’s course, I was able to write and read very well in Italian, and speak moderately well, as those were the prospective goals. I’m interested to learn more about what you find on this topic, and how you learn with your French class. An interesting article popped up in my reader, and I wanted to share it with you. Have a great day! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/09/16/MNENRUUAS.DTL

]]> By: Ashley http://feuerdorn88.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/anfang/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Ashley Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:59:08 +0000 http://feuerdorn88.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/anfang/#comment-2 I wanted to let you know that the topic you have chosen to write on is quite interesting, and I'll most definitely be reveiwing your posts. I, too, am fascinated with language teaching methods, ESL, and foreign languages in general. Your title quote (Language is power, to teach language is to empower) is outstanding. Where did you find it? I'm also quite thrilled that you've begun taking French courses. Like you, I'm an English minor but with a French major. I would encourage you to take a look at my blog (as quite a bit of French can be found within it); there should also prove to be some links to articles that you might find helpful. In fact, my first post delt with an article that briefly touched on the topic of language immersion. As much as I'm an advocate for immersion programs, I'm just as worried about it's negative effects on young children. You said that you are currently enjoying the strictly-French method of teaching in your class right now, which is great, but I would argue that you are mature enough/old enough to understand its benefits. When it comes to young children, even though they are quicker to adapt to these language changes, those who are more timid may go into a state of withdrawl and fall very behind on language acquisition, as well as other topics. I hope to explore these negative effects a bit farther in my blog. If I come across anything interesting, I will send you the article. Until then, keep up the good work on such an outstanding topic! I wanted to let you know that the topic you have chosen to write on is quite interesting, and I’ll most definitely be reveiwing your posts. I, too, am fascinated with language teaching methods, ESL, and foreign languages in general. Your title quote (Language is power, to teach language is to empower) is outstanding. Where did you find it?

I’m also quite thrilled that you’ve begun taking French courses. Like you, I’m an English minor but with a French major. I would encourage you to take a look at my blog (as quite a bit of French can be found within it); there should also prove to be some links to articles that you might find helpful. In fact, my first post delt with an article that briefly touched on the topic of language immersion. As much as I’m an advocate for immersion programs, I’m just as worried about it’s negative effects on young children. You said that you are currently enjoying the strictly-French method of teaching in your class right now, which is great, but I would argue that you are mature enough/old enough to understand its benefits. When it comes to young children, even though they are quicker to adapt to these language changes, those who are more timid may go into a state of withdrawl and fall very behind on language acquisition, as well as other topics. I hope to explore these negative effects a bit farther in my blog. If I come across anything interesting, I will send you the article. Until then, keep up the good work on such an outstanding topic!

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