Rosetta Stone and structure

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Do we need to learn structure first or words. I prefer to learn words and the structure will come. Of course the words have to come from interesting content.

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[Albesa81]

Steve,the more i watch your videos the more i find out that you and i have similar ideas about language learning.I'm becoming more and more curious about LingQ.I think i'll point my browser there one day :-)

[lingosteve]

@Albesa81 You would be most welcome.

[tmlohood]

I am writing about using songs to learn vocabulary in a kindergarten classroom at a dual immersion school. Do you have any recommendation for me? Are there any books or article where I can find important information about this topic?

Juan

[lingosteve]

I have not read any books but I think it is an excellent idea. Let the kids have fun. Help them to notice the words and phrases and sounds. But do not expect them to speak unless they want to. If they like listening good. If they want to sing great, but it need not be a condition. And don't test them!

[tmlohood]

Just wonderful. I have learned more about learning a language watching your videos than reading the theories from books. Thank you for sharing your reflections around this topic.

Juan

[lingosteve]

Thank you for the kind words.

[zocurtis]

It is free, you just have to know where to look. But don't tell anyone I said that.

[alkrasnov18]

At first, when I only started studying languages, I always emphasized grammar. Eventually, recently I started increasing vocabulary, and noticed that indeed at some point something clicks in the brain, and you get the feel of the language.

As for Rosetta Stone, many people say it's good for vocabulary, but there are way cheaper method to learn vocabulary than to pay 500 dollars!

[lsolta]

thanks steve... your way of thinking is like a refreshing breeze of lucidness..

even my spanish and french teacher (I'm from Croatia) who is knighted by France for her contribution of spreading french language and culture through Croatia, she is such a terrible traditionalist and a "language fundamentalist" that I'm utterly discouraged by her forceful approach of learning...

[plutoniumseller]

That's why people study languages in school or at the university for years and years and remain beginners, communication-wise. BUT they can recite the conjugations and what not which is really useful if you want to pass tests.

[plutoniumseller]

That's why people study languages in school or at the university for years and years and remain beginners, communication-wise. BUT they can recite the conjugations and what not which is really useful if you wand to pass tests.

[xXKIMANDRYANxX]

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[ursinodepeluche]

It depends on the type of learner on when to begin with grammar. In fact, that is very specific. Jus as you were demonstrating by the given example of learning piano, it is possible that too much theoretical contend might overwhelm a beginner, jeopardizing that she /he would loose the joy by getting the awareness of entire rules, and so on. Thanks goodness, for a first verbal conversation in a new language, too much grammar is not necessary at all. And that can be important for motivation.

[ursinodepeluche]

I agree with the issue that language learning never stops. About Rosetta S., I just caught a glimpse of Rosetta Stone a few time ago. The first impression was that it is expensive, but in fact well elaborated. Furthermore, the motivation and exigencies of individuals in terms of learning any language can be very distinctive: For instance, a tourist who just wants to get a few of the most important phrases and the basic vocabulary does not need to begin with facing any complex grammar structures.

[LearningFrenchNow]

Steve, this is one of your best videos