I recently go added to the #LangChat distribution list. It has been pretty great so far to hear what is going on in that realm. (Side note: I call it "that realm" because I don't really even know how to use hash tags!) But they recently sent out an interesting topic of how to motivate students to start and stay with world languages. Obviously, as a language teacher, I think learning other languages is very important, but the best way to maintain students in our programs once they start is to capture their hearts and imaginations.
I also think it's important to help them see that they indeed can acquire and use another language; that it is not some elite skill reserved for the 4% of "smart" students.
If you're interested in knowing more, here's the link! Also, they have a really neat FREE e-book recently out. I would search for and download that too.
Hope everyone's second semester is off to a wonderful start!
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