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Immersion language learning: The best way to learn a new language. Language immersion is the practise of immersing yourself in authentic French content, learning and picking up the language subconsciously. It is a similar way to which babies first learn to speak. It can also work to train your brain to think, understand and respond in French without needing to take in the French, translate it into English in your head, generate an English response, and then translate that into French. Each time you see the word and understand it, you train your instinct. Eventually, your instinct becomes so strong that you will intuitively know how to use the word. Immersion students typically develop greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control, better memory, and superior problem solving skills as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language.
You can immerse yourself in French by:
Thinking in French
Listening to French songs
Watching French films and videos
Playing French video game servers
Watching French News reports
Watching French Musicals
Reading French Magazines
Changing your tech devices' language to French
GOING TO FRANCE
More, in-depth benefits of Language Immersion:
Accelerated Language Acquisition: Immersion programs provide an intensive and immersive environment where learners are consistently exposed to the target language. This constant exposure helps learners pick up the language more quickly and naturally, often achieving higher levels of proficiency compared to traditional language learning methods.
Develops Proficiency in Speaking and Listening: Immersion programs focus on developing practical language skills, especially speaking and listening. Learners are encouraged to communicate in the target language on a daily basis, which strengthens their ability to understand and express themselves orally.
Enhances Cognitive Abilities: Research suggests that immersion education can enhance cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity. Learning a new language through immersion requires learners to adapt, think flexibly, and make connections between language and context.
Cultural Awareness and Understanding: Immersion programs often integrate cultural components related to the target language. Learners gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture associated with the language, which promotes cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Promotes Multilingualism and Bilingual Proficiency: Immersion programs are effective in producing bilingual or multilingual individuals. By learning a second language in an immersive context, learners develop strong language skills in both their native language and the target language.
Improves Academic Performance: Studies have shown that students in language immersion programs often perform as well as or better than their peers in non-immersion programs academically. The cognitive benefits gained from language immersion can contribute to overall academic success.
Long-Term Benefits: Proficiency gained through language immersion tends to be more durable and lasting compared to traditional language education methods. Many immersion program graduates continue to use and maintain their language skills into adulthood.
Global Opportunities: Proficiency in a second language opens up global opportunities for work, travel, and cultural exchange. In today's interconnected world, language skills are highly valued by employers and can provide a competitive edge in various fields.
I listen to these in the run up to my exams, especially the speaking exam, to embrace my frenchness and prepare my brain to activate to French mode.
Songs that contain a mixture of languages
English, Italien & French
English, Spanish & French
English & French