Motivation to practise a second language outside of the classroom
Tell students that they need to find ways outside of the classroom to immerse themselves in an environment filled with the second language.
Here are some ideas from http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-3-tips-to-motivate-you-while-learning-a-second-language/
1. Google, EBay, Amazon, etc. can be used in the language students are studying. According to freelance writer, Dean Sherwin, these large websites generally use simple sentences and popular words. EBay for example, contains different categories and useful words that are usually associated with pictures. Google and Yahoo provide simple words as well as news headlines in foreign languages.
2. Word of the Day. Students can sign up for a word of the day in the language of their choice. Here's a link to get you started http://www.transparent.com/word-of-the-day/.
3. Flashcards are great for learning a foreign language. Download apps, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dictionary.flashcards&hl=en or http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/memorize-double-quick-time-anymemo-free-android/ or go online to http://quizlet.com/ use existing flashcards or make your own.
Other sites to use for practise and to keep immersed in the second language:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-great-online-games-learn-spanish-french-languages/
Here are some ideas from http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-3-tips-to-motivate-you-while-learning-a-second-language/
1. Google, EBay, Amazon, etc. can be used in the language students are studying. According to freelance writer, Dean Sherwin, these large websites generally use simple sentences and popular words. EBay for example, contains different categories and useful words that are usually associated with pictures. Google and Yahoo provide simple words as well as news headlines in foreign languages.
2. Word of the Day. Students can sign up for a word of the day in the language of their choice. Here's a link to get you started http://www.transparent.com/word-of-the-day/.
3. Flashcards are great for learning a foreign language. Download apps, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dictionary.flashcards&hl=en or http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/memorize-double-quick-time-anymemo-free-android/ or go online to http://quizlet.com/ use existing flashcards or make your own.
Other sites to use for practise and to keep immersed in the second language:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-great-online-games-learn-spanish-french-languages/