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Languages for All Connecticut Learners

A network for Connecticut citizens interested in exploring the educational, economic, political and social benefits of language learning.

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Barbara Lindsey left a comment for Mario Alexander
"Welcome to our NIng, Mario. Please feel free to share with members why languages are important to you.And please feel free to invite others here who consider languages important--parents, business leaders and your neighbors and friends! Together…"
Feb 28, 2011
Mario Alexander is now a member of Languages for Life!
Feb 8, 2011
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Rosanna M. Longenbaker updated their profile
Jan 21, 2011
Rosanna M. Longenbaker replied to adina alexandru's discussion "world language" or "foreign language", is it semantics?
"When I taught in a Catholic school in Pawtucket, RI I was known as "Spanish Teacher." That is actually what the first-graders called me because they could not remember my name. In 2008-09 when I was teaching at a charter school in…"
Jan 21, 2011
Rosanna M. Longenbaker posted a discussion

Informal language learning for children and adults

There are many opportunities to study languages outside of school. Here is one of them. Are you aware of others? LEX America / LEX Language ProjectLEX America is a nonprofit organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They teach foreign languages using recordings of stories, songs, games, and photos. I was a member of their club for a few months when I lived in Somerville, Massachusetts. I still listen to recordings of English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, and…See More
Jan 21, 2011
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adina alexandru posted a discussion

"world language" or "foreign language", is it semantics?

How do you refer to your department "world language" or "foreign language"? It seems that different professional organizations, states or school districts adopted one version or the other but to me it looks confusing especially that I recently moved from a district that was called "foreign language" to a district that is called "world language".  Some official documents (including recent government  ones) refer to "world language", while some established professional organizations (including…See More
Jan 15, 2011
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Barbara Lindsey posted a discussion

Free Webinar on FL Classroom Assessment

We all know the increasingly important role assessment plays in all aspects of education. I wanted to share information on a free webinar hosted by the Language Acquisition Resource Center at San Diego State University that focuses on integrated teaching and learning assessments within the 'assessment for learning' framework. I've taken the liberty of copying and pasting the blurb here. For more information and to sign up for the free February 10 session, please go…See More
Jan 14, 2011
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Barbara Lindsey left a comment for Rosanna M. Longenbaker
"Thank you very much for sharing this information with me, Rosanna. Please feel free to post this on the forum section as well if you wish.   Happy New Year! Barbara"
Jan 14, 2011

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"world language" or "foreign language", is it semantics? 1 Reply

How do you refer to your department "world language" or "foreign language"? It seems that different professional organizations, states or school districts adopted one version or the other but to me…Continue

Started by adina alexandru in Uncategorized. Last reply by Rosanna M. Longenbaker Jan 21, 2011.

Informal language learning for children and adults

There are many opportunities to study languages outside of school. Here is one of them. Are you aware of others? LEX America / LEX Language ProjectLEX America is a nonprofit organization in…Continue

Started by Rosanna M. Longenbaker in Uncategorized Jan 21, 2011.

Free Webinar on FL Classroom Assessment

We all know the increasingly important role assessment plays in all aspects of education. I wanted to share information on a free webinar hosted by the Language Acquisition Resource Center at San…Continue

Tags: languages, learning, assessment

Started by Barbara Lindsey in Why Language Education is Important Jan 14, 2011.

CT Plan for Secondary School Reform - 2 year WL requirement

At a recent meeting of our Instructional Council, an outdated documentwas distributed regarding the CT Plan- the one in which WL was stilllumped in with the Humanities as an elective choice. Please…Continue

Tags: Plan, CT, requirement, WL

Started by Jaya Vijayasekar in Why Language Education is Important Dec 5, 2010.

 
 
 

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