This week has been difficult to get some 20% project time in, as TPA 3 is due and I have recently switched to a new school! However, I have made some wonderful progress on learning German. Some of the ways that I am learning is by incorporating fun in to learning a new language. I have been using an online application by Mindsnacks to help me learn German. I am able to learn new words fast on this! So far, I have learned proper names, animals, colors, counting, and household items. This application really helps me with pronunciation, spelling, and memorizing the words through the use of playing various games. Another way that I am learning German is through my husband, Ian. Luckily, Ian grew up in Germany and is fluent in the language, and he can help me with pronunciation and understanding. He will use the immersion technique with me, where he solely speaks German around me to help me immerse myself in the language. This truly helps. Plans for next week is to keep working on using online tools and applications to help me learn German words, and to try to find a way to focus on using sentences instead of just single words to convey meaning.
Here is my Diigo with my research as of right now!
Here is my Diigo with my research as of right now!