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First Steps: Identifying types of text in a second language

If you're like most people I talk to about learning a second language, I'm sure you could come up with a must-have list for things you might want to read in that language. Your list might include things like: keep it short use pictures keep it interesting make it easy to understand After that, there would … Continue reading

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How I’m changing reading for my second language students

The image above is a humorous take on an obstacle many beginning French students have - coming from English, French seems backwards, and it is confusing! Maybe you've had conversations with those trying to make sense out of a second language and heard their frustration. Maybe you've felt it yourself. It's hard to get past … Continue reading