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Joyful Fluency

Brain-Compatible Second Language Acquisition

By: Lynn F. Dhority, Eric P. Jensen

Find hundreds of helpful brain research-based techniques for lesson planning and for promoting improved vocabulary retention, better understanding of grammar, and enhanced speaking and writing skills.

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Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781890460013
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2006
Page Count: 168
Publication date: July 05, 2006

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Formerly a publication of The Brain Store

Make learning languages easier!

Do you have learners in your classroom who speak English as a second language? Are you are a foreign language teacher? This essential resource links brain research-based teaching practices to language learning presents exciting new ways to encourage second language acquisition in students of all ages. Find hundreds of helpful brain research-based techniques for lesson planning and presentation to promote improved vocabulary retention, better understanding of grammar, and enhanced speaking and writing skills.

Author(s)

Lynn F. Dhority

Eric P. Jensen

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators.

He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.

Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

1. Language Learning and the Human Brain

2. Influential Models of Language Acquisition

3. The Joyful Fluency Model

4. The Physical Learning Environment

5. Materials: A Crucial Link

6. The Revealing Role of Music

7. Joyful Facilitator Skills

8. Maximizing First Impressions

9. Meaningful Lesson Planning

10. The Power of Purposeful Suggestion

11. Mindset for Acquisition

12. The Magic of Metaphors

13. Active Learning: Engagement, Retrieval, & Usage

14. Bridge to Fluency

Bibliography

Additional Resources

Index

Meet the Authors

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