tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1241027104317432522.post4849896849714108189..comments2023-06-16T04:52:50.670-07:00Comments on World Momma: Chinese as a third languageworldmommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093173337887326130noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1241027104317432522.post-72819397438313920572009-11-28T03:34:57.866-08:002009-11-28T03:34:57.866-08:00If you cannot immerse yourself in the language and...If you cannot immerse yourself in the language and culture by living abroad, this is the best way to learn a <a href="http://www.my-language-travel.com" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">language immersion</a>.Learning a new language forces the brain to think in new directions.It gives us invaluable insight into other cultures. Languages have a sociological impact beyond simply communication.The Japanese language, for instance, is full of respect words and honorific attachments.The language is a reflection of the culture, and it’s impossible to learn one without learning something of the other.So learning them is a cultural experience as much as it is a practical exercise.Since teaching languages is much more than syntax it stands to reason that our efforts, with that language, should deal with other, more cultural, encounters also. With any learning activity we should know why we’re studying it. Is there a good reason, or are we just trying to appear educated to look good for the neighbors? There is no right age to start a language either. Anybody can learn, and it doesn’t matter the age.doshimaitrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881035594087173844noreply@blogger.com