A) Warm up: How many languages can you speak?
- Do you know anyone who speaks 4 or more languages?
- What do you think are the advantages of speaking many languages? What challenges might polyglots face?
B) The Multilingual Man
Before you Start: 🎥watch the video and do the quiz below.
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8. How does he learn new languages?
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9. According to Ioannis, what is the most difficult language to learn?
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C) Vocabulary: match the words and phrases with their meaning.
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D) Reading and Listening: Becoming a Polyglot
Before you Start: 🎧Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks using the words and phrases from the vocabulary: daunting, achievable, enhance, open many doors, personal growth, admired,                 unwavering, cognitive abilities, enhances, immerse, and enriching.Â
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In today’s globalized world, being a polyglot can for their ability to communicate with diverse groups of people and understand various cultures. Learning new languages can seem like a task, but many polyglots believe it is an goal. They often recommend starting with basics like greetings and common phrases, then gradually moving to more complex language structures.
Polyglots often use various techniques to learn languages quickly. Some themselves in environments where the language is spoken, while others use technology, such as language-learning apps and online courses. They also practice speaking with native speakers, which helps improve pronunciation and fluency. Many polyglots have a strong love for languages and an curiosity about the world. This passion drives them to explore languages deeply, even beyond what is necessary for communication.
Becoming a polyglot takes time, dedication, and patience, but the rewards are significant. Not only does it , but it also and career opportunities. Language learners often report a greater understanding of global issues and improved problem-solving skills. Being a polyglot can truly change one’s perspective on the world, making it more connected and .
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Language learners often find it difficult to understand global issues.
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F) Discussion:
1. What does it mean to be a polyglot? Do you know any polyglots personally or in history?
2. Why do people want to learn multiple languages?
Do you think being a polyglot can be enriching? In what ways?
3. What challenges do polyglots face when learning new languages? Have you experienced any of these challenges yourself?
4. How do you think knowing multiple languages can benefit someone’s life? Do you think it makes it easier to connect with people from other cultures?
5. What strategies do polyglots use to learn languages?
Have you tried any methods to immerse yourself in a language, like watching movies or traveling?
6. Do you believe that some languages are more useful to learn than others? Which languages do you think are the most enriching or useful for travel, work, or friendships?
7. What are some benefits of immersing yourself in a new language environment? Would you consider moving to another country to improve your language skills? Why or why not?
8. How does language learning change the way people think?
Do you feel that learning another language could give you a new perspective on the world?
9. What role do you think technology plays in language learning today? Are there any tools or apps that you find helpful in your language-learning journey?
10. What language would you like to learn next if you could? Why? What attracts you to that language or culture?
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Write a short essay on the benefits and challenges of learning a new language
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H) Research:
Objective: Practice research skills by finding real-world and practical information on language learning.
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Task: research a famous polyglot and find how this person learned multiple languages, including any unique strategies they used.