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Travel More with LMS Online Courseware
Even with the growing popularity of LMS online courses, only 8.6 out of each 100 university credits taken by U.S. students are for studying a foreign language, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In contrast, about 56% of Europeans are masters over at least one non-native tongue, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey. It's an embarrassing truth: Americans are pretty limited in language skills, minus their native tongues.
The United States is one of the richest countries on the planet, with access to the finest and most innovative technology. Considering this fact, why aren't we taking advantage of every resource available to us in language acquisition, such as face-to-face and virtual tutors, and university and LMS online courses?
It's true that LMS online language courses are unique. Unlike other topics which are great left on the page, language material needs to be practiced out loud; therefore, depending on online courseware alone may not be an effective method.
The repetition of words and phrases is a requisite to any language course. And although an online course can ask learners to listen to and repeat sounds and phrases, without anyone there to listen, a student may not be pronouncing correctly. Therefore, a blended learning environment works best for language acquisition. The best e-learning, after all, is most effective when coupled with in-person teaching.
When cared for and supplemented by face-to-face training, an LMS online language course can work wonders. In high schools especially, online language is part of the solution to many challenges that schools face, including limited language course offerings, shortages of language instructors, a lack of interest in language acquisition, the rise in home-schooling, and the lack of AP classes, physical space, and funding. During a heightening concern over the nation's school system, schools are prompted to think more creatively about how to maintain the quality of their education.
When required interaction and language practice with other students is online, shyer students may feel more comfortable. Online programs like VoIP services, LMSs, podcasts, instant messaging, and screen and audio recordings are just a few ways language students can apply and practice their second tongues.
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