Foreign Language Help

A thought to start out with:

"How many languages are there in the world? How about 6 billion!
Each of us talks, listens, and thinks in his/her own special language
that has been shaped by our culture, experiences, profession, personality, mores and attitudes.
The chances of us meeting someone else who talks the exact same language is pretty remote."
[author unknown]

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Why should I study another language, anyway?

This video shows you one reason why: click to watch the video

Learning another language can open doors to new friendships and new employment, travel and learning opportunities. Language is related to culture, and neighbors (in the sense of continents, as well as individuals) can begin to understand each other better by learning each others' languages.

The following are just a few of many sites devoted to showing how a new language can be useful in your education and career, or otherwise improve your life:

http://www.eleaston.com/why.html (a smorgasbord of reasons)

http://www.worldstudy.gov/ (why study abroad?)

How can I study effectively?

Language-learning strategies

How can I use my new language in everyday life?

Language practice ideas
Ideas from the Peace Corps about ongoing language learning (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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