Recommended Resource: LangMedia
Most language learners are familiar with the term “language proficiency.” Four components — listening, speaking, reading and writing — are measured when a learner’s language proficiency is being assessed. The measurement of world languages proficiency follows the guidelines developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Continue reading “LangMedia”
French Grammar Central is developed by Robert D. Peckham from University of Tennessee Martin. It is one of the most complete grammar study guides I have ever encountered.
I learned about Duolingo (duolingo.com) at the CALICO conference in May 2012. James Paul Gee, the keynote speaker, mentioned Duolingo briefly in his keynote speech. In summer, one of our French students mentioned that he had enjoyed studying…
I learned about Duolingo at the CALICO conference in May 2012. James Paul Gee mentioned Duolingo briefly in his keynote speech. In the summer, one of our French students mentioned that he had enjoyed studying with Duolingo. Duolingo provides excellent exercises for language learners although students might find learning a little challenging if they start to learn a foreign language only through Duolingo. Duolingo may be an excellent choice for students who are taking language classes and who are looking for supplemental materials to study.
Continue reading “Duolingo”Jack Burston, a senior lecturer in French at Monash Universtiy in Australia, and also currently the Software Revew Editor of the CALICO (The Computer Assisted Language Insruction Consortium) Journal, had written a detailed, indepth review of the French grammar/spell…
Jack Burston, a senior lecturer in French at Monash University in Australia, and also as of this writing the Software Review Editor of the CALICO (The Computer Assisted Language Insruction Consortium) Journal, has written a detailed, in-depth review of the French grammar/spell checker software Antidote. Since Antidote is also what we use in our language lab at Reed, I would like to share this article with you.
Resource: CALICO Journal, Volume 16 Number 2, pp. 197-212