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Spanish Studies. Every year, thousands of students from across the world make their way to Spain to attend language schools and the 76 universities located in the country. Statistics from the academic year 2021–22 show that nearly 250,000 international students enrolled in Spanish universities, out of which over 50,000 were on exchange programs.
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When we read, we are reading language. Thus, a strong foundation in oral language is essential to reading comprehension. The research base we refer to as the science of reading includes copious studies by researchers such as Andrew Biemiller, Kate Cain, Jane Oakhill, Diane August, and others on the impact of word knowledge on reading comprehension.
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November 2024 Inside the Issue - Language Magazine
6 days ago · The Exceptions That Prove the Rule. Andrea Honigsfeld and Audrey Cohan believe that universal design for learning (UDL) suits multilingual learners with exceptionalitie. Translanguaging and Assessing Biliteracy through Writing. Holly Denecour offers advice for the dual language classroom. A Comprehensive Language-Based Literacy Framework.
The Future of English - Language Magazine
Jul 20, 2023 · According to a new research publication, The Future of English: Global Perspectives, published by the British Council last month, English will retain its position as the world’s most widely spoken language over the next decade and teachers will continue to be at the heart of English learning, even in the face of increased automation, AI, and machine learning. This is the first publication in ...
Leadership: Pivoting to Progress - Language Magazine
2 days ago · Teachers are often drawn to education in hopes of exercising their creative freedom to make a difference in children’s lives. Yet it can be a crushing blow to realize when they enter the teaching profession that it involves far more than passion, intellect, and creative freedom. Teachers must constantly navigate an array of hierarchical structures, from top …
Adults CAN Learn New Languages Quickly - Language Magazine
Jul 1, 2021 · native speakers. 64shares. Contrary to one of the most-cited studies in the field, a new research paper from University of Kansas (KU) linguists shows that even as beginners, adults can quickly begin mentally processing sentence structures in a second language like a native speaker. “We were inspired by a study that is cited in our article as ...
Clarifying the Science of Reading - Language Magazine
May 24, 2023 · For at least a half-century, there has been a great deal of discussion about how children learn to read. While policymakers, curriculum developers, educational leaders, and those in the media have been using this discussion to drive headlines and policy, reading scientists across the world have been formulating questions and conducting experiments to find answers to specific questions ...
From Monolingualism to Multilingualism: Breaking Down the …
Jun 1, 2020 · DAN ALPERT: What are the most important academic, cognitive, and cultural benefits of multilingualism? IVANNIA SOTO: There are so many benefits associated with multilingualism. Cognitively, multilingual proficiency strengthens how the brain functions. For example, bilingualism requires increased cognitive flexibility and better problem-solving skills (Californians Together, 2017). If we look ...
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Oct 11, 2024 · When we read, we are reading language. Thus, a strong foundation in oral language is essential to reading comprehension. The research base we refer to as the science of reading includes copious studies by researchers such as Andrew Biemiller, Kate Cain, Jane Oakhill, Diane August, and others on the impact of word knowledge on reading comprehension. Thus, in addition to teaching foundational ...