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Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the course of this semester, I have learned where my strengths and weaknesses lie in studying the Spanish language. I now know that consistent studying, which primarily includes speaking the language, is very vital in not only passing the course but needed If I want to ever learn how to speak the language fluently. I have learned that grammar my grammar is horrible, and if I would like to communicate better I need to learn the different conjugations and stem changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lingro Hub was an exceptional learning aid this semester. There were tons of helpful assignments, however, I do believe that the number of assignments that were due each week on top of our regular coursework was a bit excessive. I was more anxious about getting the assignment in rather than actually learning the material some weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Talk abroad assignments were helpful because they allowed me to meet real people in other Spanish-speaking countries, who live normal lives as I do here. It was fun relating and stumbling over my words as I attempted to communicate. It taught me that I am not confident in my speaking, and should find more speaking opportunities to conquer my fears and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engaging in Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being able to be involved in something bigger than myself always tends to feel good and gives me a sense of belonging. I grew up with a small family but as I got older II realized my family was bigger than I thought it was. I sometimes struggle to lean on others for help because I was taught to do it by myself for so long. The more I learn about the Spanish culture, I see how important those family roles are and how they okay a crucial role in the upbringing of a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpersonal Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk abroad was a very unique experience. I think I may try to use more applications like these outside of the classroom to help me to communicate better in Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing the novice-level of Spanish speakers in our class on flipgrid and discussion boards, helped me not to feel as alone. I was glad to know that I was not learning slower, but it was just hard and this is something new to put more effort into than what I am used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentational Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most presentational speaking I did this semester was the assignment on flipgrid, playing out a conversation where I was introducing myself. I think it was good practice because it showed me how fast a conversation actually goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentational Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion boards and Lingro Learning aids gave me a chance to practice writing out Spanish words. It was frustrating most times because I would forget to turn my keyboard to Spanish, and sometimes forget what words had accents and which ones did not. However, I did enjoy the opportunity in learning the fundamentals of learning to spell certain words in Spanish that were similar to the ones in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpretive Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I took the time to begin listening to Spanish television whenever I see the station, I turn to it with no subtitles attempting to use context clues in order to fully understand what the storyline is actually about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpretive Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was so much reading. From the test the quizzes and the homework. What I did find helpful was that the longer the paragraph the better I was at translating or interpreting what message the reading was attempting to get across. There were certain news articles that I was promoted to read from LingroHub, at first glance I would think, I had no idea what they were trying to say. As I read on some of the familiar words began to click and I would soon be able to interpret the reading and answer questions to the best of my ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reflection Throughout the course of this semester, I have learned where my strengths and weaknesses lie in studying the Spanish language. I now know that consistent studying, which primarily includes speaking the language, is very vital in not only passing the course but needed If I want to ever learn how to speak the language… <\/p>\n

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