Hello all, Chris here with your language teaching news. I found this article in the LA Times regarding the increasing popularity of dual-language immersion programs. The argument behind dual-language immersion is that learning to read in students' primary languages helps them increase English fluency as well. Conversely, the same applies for students whose native language is English but who also want to learn a foreign language. Check here for the full article:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bilingual-20110508,0,3841220.story
Drop us a comment whether you agree or disagree with the article.
- What do you think about immersion programs in general?
- Do you think immersion programs would work in your area schools?
- What are some positive and negative aspects of immersion teaching?
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