lingthusiasm: Lingthusiasm Episode 10: Learning languages linguistically 

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Mon, 2017-10-02 18:00
Linguistics has proven to be a popular field in its own right. Students have lined up to learn more about its subject matter. The process of acquiring a language has been studied extensively. That could shed light on some of the important concepts being discussed. Get informed and ready to think about linguistics on the whole as a student.

We also explore the power dynamics that affect learning languages and the importance of learning about the rules of interaction as well as the rules of grammar.

Linguists often work with multiple languages in their studies. Use their model as an example for furthering the study of linguistics. Track multiple languages and the rich history that they have to offer. People want to contribute to a growing field such as linguistics. Do the research and write a paper for consideration by publishers.
Some linguists work with multiple languages, while others focus on just one. But for many people, learning a language after early childhood is the thing that first gets them curious about how language works in general and all the things in their native language(s) that they take for granted.
~ Superlinguo

Key Takeaways:

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Learning languages is a big accomplishment for the smart student. But there are barriers to learning that need to be understood by those advancing in school.
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Linguistic rules often determine how languages are learned overall too. That may force students into hypercorrection, following linguistic rules too closely.
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Enjoy the discussion about teaching students the basics of languages themselves. Some people simply appreciate the art of learning at its finest.
Read the full article here:
http://www.superlinguo.com/post/163326596015/lingthusiasm-lingthusiasm-episode-10-learning#_=_