![]() This is the second topic in our "Smooth Transition Series" which is dedicated to students entering the Secondary School System for the very first time. In the last post we looked at some ways in which you can make language learning a little easier. Today, we will be looking at how the internet can assist with language learning. For many students it can be very difficult to learn a language at this stage since they are forced to quickly adapt to many changes. They are no longer being spoon-fed by teachers, they have to adjust to the new school environment or risk being called a "loser" and of course they are expected to excel in their classes as well. To them language learning can be a chore- they already have a native language and so don't see the importance of learning a new one. So to many students, learning these languages is a big burden and in most cases they lack motivation to put any effort into learning these languages. Again fear not parents and students, as usual, the Grade A Blogger is here to help. I have combined a few language learning resources on the web which are not only informative but fun as well. Language Learning Resources Online 1. The British Broadcasting Corporation (bbc.com/languages) offers varying levels of instruction for 36 languages, with features including audio and video playback and translation. 2. Livemocha (livemocha.com), a two-year-old Web start-up, offers free basic lessons in 30 languages. Users can upgrade to advanced courses with additional features on a monthly or six-month basis. 3. Study Spanish.com (www.studyspanish.com) offers students help in all aspects of the Spanish language. You can either enjoy the free version or feel free to upgrade to premium version. 4. Languages Online (www.languagesonline.org.uk) offers help in five languages. You can have fun while learning by playing games and doing crosswords in the target language. There you have it folks. Just a few language learning resources online. There are many so feel free to do some research. Learning a language can be fun and interesting. Just find a site that you love and enjoy!
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