Language Learning >
The Learning Franchise
 
 
 


Topic: Language Learning

  • Foreign Language Home
    ...Mnemonics, language games and travel tips for language students... More
  • Italian Language Learning Software Tell Me More/Talk To Me
    Review of the Italian language learning software Tell Me More/Talk To Me. More
  • Transparent Language - language learning software, translation softwar
    Transparent Language provides language learning software for global business. ... see our mission not simply to produce great language learning software. As a company, we strive to deliver ... More
  • Yamada Language Center: Interactive Internet-Based Language Learning
    ...This page is maintained by the Yamada Language Center at the University of Oregon. Please.....language learning. There are several types of interaction possible on the internet. MOOs, ... More
  • Introduction to Linguistics
    Covers language acquisition, learning disorders, linguistics, universals, early development of the English language and phonetics. More
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) @ Chorus
    ...An electronic resource exploring and supporting the use of Computer Assisted Language.....Such virtual chats provide solid opportunities for authentic language use among native ... More
  • www.language-learning.net - Find the Perfect Language Course!
    ...Online directory of language schools for students looking to learn or study a foreign.....language-learning.net - Find the perfect language course!Search for a language school ... More

Grants given regionally for foreign language learning - Dearborn Public Schools in Wayne County and Utica Community Schools in Macomb County each will receive about $300,000 in U.S. Department of Education grants to help increase the number of Americans learning foreign languages critical to national security and commerce. More

Advantages To Online Education

There are some major advantages to online education, including the ability to set your own study time. There are dozens of reasons to go back to school but there are also dozens of reasons not to. You may be looking for a promotion or career change that requires additional training, or you may simply be ready to learn something new. But with today's busy lifestyle, there's little time to devote to regularly scheduled class time. That's where online education can be a great asset for a motivated person.

Many people - especially adults who have already started a family - are faced with some major decisions as they decide how to spend their time. Typically, work takes the majority of the daytime hours. That leaves only a few hours each day that could be dedicated to education. If there are children, soccer practice and dance recitals will take up a large part of the time that's left. Creating some time for personal socialization is necessary to avoid burn out and you may very well be left with only an hour or two each day to work on an education.

Even with the few hours you have free on an average day, you're faced with the problem of finding those courses you need close to home. Unless you're fortunate enough to live in a university town, you're likely to be traveling several hours each time you attend class. That's never a problem with online education because the classroom is as near as your computer room and you'll attend class at your convenience.

The fact that you have no location requirements and can actually work on your online education from anywhere is another great advantage. Perhaps you can spend your lunch hour each day with a sandwich in front of your computer at work. Maybe you schedule study time at night after the rest of the family has gone to bed or you may even be an early bird who likes to study in the mornings. No matter what your time requirements or restrictions, you'll find that you can easily make your online education a reality.


Matt Norman is the founder of http://www.easy-online-degree.com a website providing information on learning online



More Resources >>