zane said:
@Tony1
That sounds like a proactive approach. It’s great to see parents taking an active role in their children’s education.
As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how disruptions like substitutes can affect learning. Consistency is key, especially in language classes.
A year to fluency seems unrealistic unless the class was very intensive.
My children are in a bilingual school and learn through immersion. It seems to be effective.
No one becomes fluent in any language in just a year. My own experience in high school was not great; the teacher relied too much on outdated methods.
Jane said:
No one becomes fluent in any language in just a year. My own experience in high school was not great; the teacher relied too much on outdated methods.
I think you’re missing out on the cultural aspect of shows like El Chavo, which are important.
@Grayson
If all you did was watch the same show repeatedly instead of learning, you’d understand my frustration.
Jane said:
@Grayson
If all you did was watch the same show repeatedly instead of learning, you’d understand my frustration.
I get your point, but let’s not lose our cool over it!
Jane said:
@Grayson
If all you did was watch the same show repeatedly instead of learning, you’d understand my frustration.
I get your point, but let’s not lose our cool over it!
Language teaching can vary widely. I learned French in an immersion setting which integrated it into all subjects. Asking the teacher about their methods might give you more insight into how your child’s Spanish is being taught.
The teacher should be using more immersive methods rather than relying on tools like Google Translate.
Scofield said:
The teacher should be using more immersive methods rather than relying on tools like Google Translate.
It’s not clear that the teacher is actually using Google Translate. That might be a misunderstanding.
Scofield said:
@Grayson
If proper teaching was happening, Google Translate wouldn’t be needed.
We don’t have enough information to conclude that. It’s best not to assume without knowing more about the teaching methods being used.
After two years of Spanish in high school, I can read and write well, but speaking is still challenging. My friends tell me understanding is more important than having a perfect accent.
Consider dedicating more time at home to teach your child Spanish. It could greatly improve his conversational skills within a year.