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To learn a foreign language, are subtitled films useful  ?

To learn a foreign language, are subtitled films useful ?

Access to films in the original language has been widely democratized, as has access to subtitles in different languages. If their objective is to make it possible to understand the dialogues of a film whose language is not known, they are more and more envisaged under an educational angle. Clearly, watching a film in a foreign language […] … learn more→

Is it possible to learn language with a yogurt container, a shoe box or a cup?

Is it possible to learn language with a yogurt container, a shoe box or a cup?

Most everyday objects contain writing of some kind along with other semiotic codes (drawings, arrows, diagrams). There is an innovative methodology called ” Realia with writing”, which promotes the consideration of these objects as pedagogical resources, which are integrated naturally in the learning of a language. We have applied this methodology to the reflection on the mother tongue itself . In […] … learn more→

What are languages ​​for?

What are languages ​​for?

Languages ​​are constellations of words shared by all those speakers who are immersed in a specific linguistic environment. Despite their surprising variety – there are about 7000 -, linguistics tries to analyze them and determine their structure. This relatively recent discipline, which has many schools and approaches, has also investigated the different functions of language. But what […] … learn more→

Can you learn a language by watching subtitled movies?

Can you learn a language by watching subtitled movies?

Among the most widespread forms of audiovisual translation are the well-known dubbing, subtitling and voice-over . The latter allows us to listen to the translation and the original soundtrack, in the background, simultaneously. The reasons why most countries have opted for one of these three options are economic (subtitling is the cheapest option and its result is obtained much faster), but […] … learn more→

Foreign language classes becoming more scarce

Foreign language classes becoming more scarce

Of all the skills that a person could have in today’s globalized world, few serve individuals – and the larger society – as well as knowing how to speak another language. People who speak another language score higher on tests and think more creatively, have access to a wider variety of jobs, and can more fully enjoy and […] … learn more→

English, a pending issue: causes and solutions

English, a pending issue: causes and solutions

Currently, the command of another language (especially English) is a necessity for young people because of the many job improvement opportunities that this can offer them and because it also facilitates the search for a job within their own country. English is becoming a demand in almost all sectors and there are many people who […] … learn more→

Why it is so important for students to mix languages ​​in the classroom

Why it is so important for students to mix languages ​​in the classroom

Being a father is wonderful. And being a father as a cognitive scientist studying the acquisition and management of languages ​​is even more wonderful. Oier, the small walking laboratory that I have at home, is an inexhaustible source of ideas and surprises related to psycholinguistics and the scientific study of multilingualism. He is growing up in a bilingual […] … learn more→

Can we really learn a foreign language with an app?

Can we really learn a foreign language with an app?

Pursued on all download platforms in the world, applications dedicated to the study of foreign languages ​​are expected to revolutionize language learning. They allow you to train on grammar points and can be a very rewarding way to enrich your vocabulary. But their effectiveness is debated, especially with regard to skills such as written or oral expression. […] … learn more→

Why learning a second language is beneficial

Why learning a second language is beneficial

Multiple studies have shown children who learn a second language achieve more academically and have far better linguistics than students who only know one language. Regardless of what age you are, learning a new language is a great idea. If you are looking for a Russian or Spanish school to teach you a new language, […] … learn more→