Semana Summary 1.21.13

I am always on a search for interesting articles, pictures, research etc. related to language learning. I post updates every week day on facebook and twitter. Here are the highlights from this week:

 

1. Bilinguals Have Faster Brains: 

Another thing to add to the long list of reasons to learn another language. 

http://news.yahoo.com/study-bilinguals-faster-brains-120105403--abc-news-health.html

2. Asking Teachers Questions Comic

 

3.  Spanish Sweethearts Candy Hearts Packs: 36-Piece Box

With Valentine's day less than a month away, consider these loving Spanish treats for your kids. I love the ability to add 'por' (to) and 'de' (from) which could easily become a lesson in and of itself.

http://www.candywarehouse.com/occasions/valentines-day-candy/valentines-candy-novelty-and-gifts/products/spanish-sweethearts-candy-hearts-packs-36-piece-box/

4. Distilling some insights from Second Language Acquisition Research

What are the differences and similarities between first and second language learning? Here is a great resource that summarizes the current research.

http://www.everydaylanguagelearner.com/2013/01/02/distilling-some-insights-from-second-language-acquisition-research