Tip

Tips for acquiring another language
 * **__ Recommendations for world-language acquisition: __**

**__ LISTENING: __** Listen for words you know as well as words you can guess the meaning of. Watch for helpful clues such as gestures and expressions. If you miss the first word or two keep calm. Listen carefully to the rest of the statement. Ask for a repeat if you need one. **__ SPEAKING __**** : ** Keep it simple. It is natural that your Spanish vocabulary is more limited than your English. Use words you know to say what you can and get what you need. It’s not the time to be worried all about grammar. Speak the target language in class. Practice speaking to friends, family or native speakers whenever you have a chance. **__ READING __****__ : __** Look for clues to help you understand the general theme: titles, subtitles, pictures, illustrations. Look for cognates (words that sound like English.) Say new words aloud to help you remember them. **__ WRITING: __** Brainstorm vocabulary words you need before beginning to write. Practice describing simple things in the target language (food, clothing). **__ VOCABULARY: __** Say each word aloud while studying it. Make up sentences with each word. Sing the words out loud. **__ HELPFUL LANGUAGE-LEARNING HABITS: __** Concentrate daily on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listen carefully in class. Support your classmates’ effort to speak Spanish. When you walk into the classroom, pretend you are in another country. Speak the target language! ||