Language Learning on a Small Budget: Recent Episodes
Zipporah Robinson
Someone told me once that I could never learn a language well enough unless I immersed myself in a study abroad program overseas. Well, besides English, I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and am learning Italian. I read a little bit of French and Romanian as well. The kicker is that I've never traveled out of the U.S. When I started my journey there were no social media support for black women learning languages. Initially, I had no emotional nor financial support either. I had to figure it out. Once I did, I moved on to the next language goal. Here's to language learning on a budget!
Speaker: Zipporah Robinson, Language Learning Coach
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese. Some reading comprehension of French and Romanian.
Learning: Italian
Website: www.zrlanguagelearning.com
Email: info@zrlanguagelearning.com
How Volunteering Helped Me Find Foreign Language Jobs
OUTLINE
CONS
- You don't get paid for your time, energy nor expertise.
- Sometimes there are requirements.
- They don't just accept anyone, people can be turned away.
PROS
- You get experience, especially if you're running into people who speak your target language.
- The experience volunteering in your target language makes you more comfortable talking.
- You get to add that foreign language volunteer experience on your resume.
- Foreign language volunteering on my resume helped me secure contracts for other foreign language jobs.
- You make friends and gain job references from the places you volunteered at.
- You give back to the community of your target language
- Your vocabulary increases, especially in the field in which you are volunteering.
- There is no pressure to speak perfectly, they can't fire you. Just do your best...they appreciate any help they can get.
- If you pass the background check and they prefer a foreign language speaker, you may not be turned away, just because it's free help.
For volunteer opportunities, please go to www.volunteermatch.org
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Speaker: Zipporah Robinson, Language Learning Coach
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese. Some reading comprehension of French and Romanian.
Learning: Italian
Website: www.zrlanguagelearning.com
Email: info@zrlanguagelearning.com
So, you think you can learn this language on your own? Or should you get a tutor?
Teacher vs. Self-Teaching
Listen as I weigh the pros and cons of each.
OUTLINE
Private Tutor/Teacher
PROS
- Has advanced knowledge of the language and can answer questions that might not be in the book you're learning from
- Can clarify things that might be in the book that you're having difficulty understanding
- Plus is a native teacher can advise you on the culture of the language
CONS
- Can cost money - around $30/30 min
- May not be a good fit for your personally
Self-Teaching
PROS
- You can dictate or create your own curriculum or plan
- You get to decide how much money you will contribute to your journey
CONS
- There will be some things you will miss out on and you have to be ok with that. If you're not, seek a tutor on that particular issue that you're having a problem with.
- You will have to take TIME to create your own curriculum. If you can't do that, seek a language learning coach to guide you.
- You might have to adjust your curriculum often before you get it right.
CONCLUSION
At the end, you'll have to decide:
- What you're trying to accomplish
- When you plan on accomplishing it
- The best way to accomplish it
There is no wrong or right answer. Everyone is different with different circumstances.
Leave your comments and questions, so we discuss more things that interest you on learning languages.
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Hello aspiring language learners and aspiring multilinguals / polyglots. Whether you're on your first foreign language it can be an expensive feat if you count the cost of traveling abroad, buying books, paying for classes, buying movies and music. I'm introducing a podcast where you can make and take opportunities to learn your target language without breaking the bank! Chime in with your questions or comments!
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