2. Language
Language acquisition is simply known as the process of learning a 2nd or foreign
language ("Process of Language Acquisition" p.1).
This pillar is important because the world is becoming more and more diverse and
we need to be able to communicate with one another by using different languages.
The role of language acquisition in the 21st Century is to become familiar with a
foreign language so we can have better understanding of how people using that
language communicate and learn about other cultures.
3. Technology
It is very important to add technology while introducing language acquisition.
Teachers need to get their students attention and have them participate in conversations
because students learn best when they are actively involved.
Technology we used
1. Posters can help by giving foreign words and give their definitions in English. (For example:
nadar-to swim)
2. YouTube videos can help students hear conversations in another languages and how words
are pronounced.
3. Facebook or Twitter can be involved to have students communicate back and forth with
each other on the internet using their foreign language.
4. "Specific Example"
How can we incorporate learning a
2nd language in the classroom?
Skit- Learning Spanish Vocab of Foods
Have students get into small groups
give the groups a small list of words of
different foods in Spanish with their
meanings in English as to become
familiar with the word
show examples of how the word is
used through YouTube
have the groups perform their own
examples
Another example:
Duolingo
A free app/website that uses a
competitive game format to
enhance language learning
5. Conclusion
Language acquisition is important because the world is becoming
more diverse and we need to be able to learn different languages in
order to communicate with people of different cultures.
Teachers need to help their students learn these languages. Teachers
must use technology so that the students can participate in activities,
learn the language, and apply the language in everyday life.
6. Works Cited
"The Process of Language Acquisition." About.com Education. Web. 23 Nov.
2015.
