Synopsis
This book is for advanced learners of a second language such as translators, interpreters, teachers, the parents of bilingual children, journalists, international business people, heritage speakers and other language lovers. It contains practical strategies, tips and resources related to maintaining a foreign language. It targets those who are already fluent in a second (or third) language and who are looking for ways to maintain their skills long-term. This book will help advanced foreign language speakers find their path to continued language fluency and linguistic success. It provides innovative approaches to self-study, the benefits of singing even if you can’t carry a tune, the role of technology in language maintenance and retention, how to play word and other games, and much more. It also provides links and references to many helpful language-related resources. If you love languages, this book is for you!
About the Author
Eve Lindemuth Bodeux has worked as a professional translator and consultant for over twenty years. She earned an MA from the University of Virginia (USA) and a graduate degree from the Université de Lorraine (France). An Alaska-born, dual French-American national, she has traveled extensively in the US and Europe and currently resides in the Denver, Colorado (USA) area. She lives in a bicultural world and her personal and research interests include bilingualism, language retention and the intergenerational transmission of language. She is proud to say that extracurricular activities include nerdy pastimes like reading the dictionary. She can be contacted via her professional website at bodeuxinternational.com or Twitter at @ebodeux.
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